What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Yavapai County Government?
Role
Yavapai County Community Health Services is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality, compassionate care in a collaborative primary care setting. The ideal candidate will have experience in OB-GYN or reproductive health and a passion for serving diverse populations. Bilingual in Spanish skills and knowledge of or experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environment are highly preferred. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community wellness while working as part of a supportive, mission-driven public heath team.
Here at Yavapai County Government, we live each day by our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, and Innovation. We do what we do because we care for our community and because people matter. We are looking for candidates who share these values and can help us contribute to the well-being of the people of Yavapai County. Why? Because people matter
Review complete class specification for Nurse Practitioner here.
Major Duties, Responsibilities
- Provides comprehensive medical care in accordance with regulations and scope of practice for licensure in Arizona, State, Federal and other grant requirements, and the requirements of all payors.
- Examines and assesses patients; establishes diagnoses; conducts appropriate diagnostic tests; develops implements and evaluates treatment plans.
- Refers patients to collaborating physicians, other specialists, and other medical facilities as needed. Provides patient education as needed.
- Documents medical visit in the electronic health records system in a timely manner.
- Coordinates patient care with the clinic support staff.
- Identifies potential opportunities to improve services, suggests solutions and new innovations and participates in their implementation.
- Participates in the Quality Improvement Program, as requested.
- Represents the department in community outreach events such as health screenings/physicals at Health Fairs, school sports physicals and community sports physicals.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Master's Degree in Nursing and relevant Nurse Practitioner Certification in the specialty area for the position held.
Experience:
No experience necessary.
Licenses or Certifications:
Possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Arizona. Current Arizona DEA Certificate, Arizona Prescribing Authority Certificate and Basic Life Support.
Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.
Must possess a current fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:
- 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
- Annual Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Care Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- Retirement Plans
- Sick Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
ELECTIVE COVERAGE
- 457 Deferred Compensation Program
- Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
PLEASE NOTE
- Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
- Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
- Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.
Salary : $80,000 - $120,000