Nurse Practitioner

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

Job summary

HonorHealth in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Nurse Practitioner for Primary Care-Sagewood. The NP will work with a care team to provide age-appropriate care, emphasizing wellness, prevention, and disease management. The role requires independent practice within scope and strong patient relationships.

The ideal candidate has responsibility for mentoring staff, collaborating with physicians, and applying evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing from NLN/CCNE accredited program.
• Arizona NP license with prescriptive authority.
• 1 year experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive adult and geriatric primary care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Perform history and physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and prescribe medications.
• Coordinate care with physicians and other specialists; facilitate transitions and discharge planning.
• Demonstrate leadership as a mentor, educator, researcher, and provider; apply evidence-based practice.

Skills

Autonomy

Collaborative care

Nurse Practitioner

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Arizona NP license with prescriptive authority

Job description

Primary City/State:Various Locations – Phoenix, AZCategory:Advanced Practice ProvidersShift:DayDepartment:Primary Care-SagewoodGreat 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 neighborly 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 SUMMARYThe 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 FUNCTIONSPractice 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.EDUCATIONOther / 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. RequiredMasters MS, MN or MSN from a National League of Nursing (NLN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) - PRIOR TO START. RequiredEXPERIENCE1 year, as a Registered Nurse RequiredOther, As per specialty PreferredOther, Bilingual-Spanish PreferredLICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONSNurse Practitioner - License, Nurse Practioner Valid Arizona Licensure With Prescriptive Authority Upon Hire RequiredBasic Life Support (BLS) - Certification, Basic Life Support BLS Certification Upon Hire RequiredDrug Enforcement Administration License (DEA) - License, Drug Enforcement Administration DEA License Upon Hire RequiredFingerprint 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 RequiredSpecialty board certification from approved national certifying agency; American Nurses Credentialing Center ; National Certification Corporation, or American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Upon Hire RequiredWe're all in for your career.