Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Adelante Healthcare; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Incentive pay

PTO 5 weeks

10 holidays annually

CME 40 hours; up to $2,500/year

Student loan forgiveness programs

Malpractice coverage (FTCA)

Teaching opportunities

Job summary

Adelante Healthcare in Phoenix, AZ seeks an Adult Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive primary care. You will identify, manage, and refer health concerns, and promote preventive care and health maintenance in a busy clinical setting.

Responsibilities include applying clinical methods, coordinating with patients and staff, and adhering to organizational policies. Must have NP/PA graduate, AZ NP license, AZ RN license, DEA certificate, CPR/AED, and at least 5 years of

Qualifications

• CPR/AED certification following AHA/Red Cross guidelines.
• Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Graduate from an approved Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant program.
• NP certification issued by the Arizona Board of Nursing/Arizona Medical Board.
• Valid Arizona Registered Nurse license.
• Valid Arizona Advanced Practice license.
• Valid DEA certificate.
• Demonstrated understanding of clinical methods and techniques.
• Ability to engage effectively with clients, colleagues and the public.
• Minimum of 5 years' NP/PA experience.

Skills

CPR/AED certification

Fingerprint clearance

Clinical methods knowledge

Client communication

5+ years NP/PA experience

Education

NP/PA program graduate

AZ NP certificate

AZ RN license

AZ APRN license

DEA certificate

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Adult Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant is primarily responsible for providing comprehensive primary health care services through the identification, management and/or referral of the health problems and the maintenance of the client’s health by means of preventive care and health promotion. Will perform assignments which can vary from routine to exceptional in nature and are carried out with minimal guidance in accordance with clinic office practices and procedures. Will comply with organization and department policies.

EXPECTATIONS

Every Adelante Healthcare employee will strive to maximize their performance and contribution to Adelante Healthcare and the community we serve every day. Employees are expected to work in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to quality, patient safety, employee engagement, innovation, and the highest standards of personal integrity, professionalism, and competence.

OUR CORE VALUES

• Inclusion
• Nurture
• Service
• Purposeful
• Integrity
• Resilient
• Engaged

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Certification to perform cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Health Care Professional (CPR) and AED through courses that follow the guidelines from the American Heart Association and Red Cross (cognitive and skills evaluations)
• Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety for all specialty behavioral health locations or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
• Graduate from an approved Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant school
• Nurse Practitioner certificate issued by the Arizona Board of Nursing/Arizona Medical Board
• Valid Arizona Registered Nurse license
• Valid Arizona Advanced Practice license
• Valid DEA certificate
• Demonstrated understanding of clinical methods and techniques
• Ability to meet and deal effectively with clients, associates, and the general public
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as an NP or PA.

NONESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years of experience in community health
• Bilingual - English/Spanish
• Electronic Health Records

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive compensation
• Incentive pay, based on productivity
• 5 weeks of paid time off annually: (200 hours PTO, 2 service days) (pro-rated for FTE)
• 10 paid holidays annually
• 40 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) and up to $2,500/year (pro-rated for FTE)
• Eligibility for student loan forgiveness and repayment programs
• Federal Tort Claims Act Malpractice Coverage
• Teaching opportunities through A.T. Still University and University of Arizona College of Medicine