Nurse Practitioner

75 HonorHealth Medical Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the Primary Care-Sagewood sites in the Phoenix area. The NP will work collaboratively with the healthcare team, manage comprehensive patient care, and lead clinical initiatives.

Autonomy and leadership are emphasized within a shared governance model. Required are an NP credential with Arizona prescriptive authority, a Master-level nursing degree, and appropriate board certification.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in nursing (MS, MN or MSN) from an accredited program.
• Arizona RN license with Prescriptive Authority upon hire.
• Board certification from a recognized national certifying body (e.g., ANCC, NCC, AANP).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide NP-led patient care.
• Perform history and physicals, order/interpret diagnostics, prescribe medications.
• Mentor and coach nursing staff and coordinate with physicians and departments.
• Ensure adherence to scope of practice per state board and organizational policies.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Team Collaboration

Leadership & Mentorship

Education

MS/MN/MSN

Job description

Primary City/State: Various Locations - Phoenix, AZ Category: Advanced Practice Providers Shift: Day Department: Primary Care-Sagewood Great care starts with great people. (Like you.) At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighbourly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most - caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY The Nurse Practitioner (NP) works collaboratively with members of the healthcare team to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. The practice of the NP emphasizes health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention and the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. The position is associated with a significant level of autonomy; therefore, the individual must be highly motivated and able to work independently. As an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), the NP will demonstrate leadership as a mentor, educator, researcher and provider. The NP adheres to and functions within the scope of practice defined by the Arizona Board of Nursing and the organization. Adherence to Nursing practices theory based nursing that is evidenced based utilizing a Shared Governance model for decision-making. Practice focuses on performance standards that act in accordance with the organization’s initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Practice focused on Patient/Family: direct care practice using a holistic perspective; therapeutic partnerships with patients; expert clinical thinking and skillful performance; reflective practice; evidence-based guided practice; diverse health and illness management approaches. As a provider, the NP performs/collaborates with physicians to perform history and physicals, order and interpret diagnostic studies, prescribe medications, consult ancillary departments and other specialists and provide a smooth transition between various levels of care, including discharge. Expert coaching and guidance of nursing staff, consultation with healthcare providers, research support and performance, clinical, professional and systems leadership, collaboration, and ethical decision making. As an educator, the NP promotes nursing staff development by serving as a resource for clinical skill development, critical thinking skills, discharge planning, and effective nurse-physician-client-family communication skills. As a mentor, the NP advances the role of staff nurses by promoting their direct involvement in decisions that guide patient-family centered care, while ensuring the standards of the profession and specialty are maintained. As a researcher and nursing practice expert, the NP independently and collaboratively conducts and supports research, evidence-based practice, and process improvement (e.g., safety and effectiveness) projects to enhance outcomes of care. The NP is a leader for incorporation of current research findings and other available evidence in practice. Reimbursement and business practice; marketing and contracting considerations; legal, regulatory and credentialing requirements; health policy issues; organizational structure and culture; outcome evaluation and performance improvement. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Other / Certificate All staff who have direct responsibility for the care of stroke patients, please refer to the addendum for stroke specific education requirements - PRIOR TO START. Required Masters MS, MN or MSN from a National League of Nursing (NLN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) - PRIOR TO START.

EXPERIENCE

1 year, as a Registered Nurse. Required Other, As per specialty. Preferred Other, Bilingual-Spanish.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Nurse Practitioner - License, Nurse Practioner. Valid Arizona Licensure With Prescriptive Authority Upon Hire. Required Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification, Basic Life Support BLS Certification Upon Hire. Required Drug Enforcement Administration License (DEA) - License, Drug Enforcement Administration DEA License Upon Hire. Required Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPC) - Certificate, State Current Fingerprint Clearance card, or within seven (7) working days after employment shall apply and be eligible for a Fingerprint Clearance Card (Pediatric Behavioral Health Sites ONLY) Upon Hire. Required Specialty board certification from approved national certifying agency; American Nurses Credentialing Center ; National Certification Corporation, or American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Upon Hire.

Why join us

We’re all in for your career. Expert care from experts who care. At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. Our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness, but behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and unwavering dedication. We’re delivering a healthcare experience that simply feels better through:

• Nine acute-care hospitals
• Over 200 primary, specialty and urgent care centers
• More than 17,000 team members and 4,000 medical staff

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