NURSE PRACTITIONER

Childcrisisaz; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Crisis Arizona seeks a Licensed Nurse Practitioner to provide vital support to vulnerable children and families. This full-time role involves overseeing health assessments, coordinating medications, and ensuring compliance with health programs. Join a compassionate team dedicated to protecting and supporting the community!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

401K with company match

Generous amount of PTO

Calm app Subscription

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner with 1+ years of related experience.
• Ability to obtain Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing health assessments and referrals for children.
• Coordinating medication administration and immunization programs.
• Preparing recommendations for medical follow-up services.

Skills

Communication

Health Assessment

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

4 Year Degree

Licensed Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Phoenix ORR - Phoenix, AZ

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $162240.00 - $162240.00 Salary

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Day

Description

Child Crisis Arizona is a beacon of hope for our community's most vulnerable children and families. For nearly five decades, our non-profit organization has been dedicated to providing a safe environment, free from abuse and neglect, and offering help in times of crisis and non-crisis to strengthen families and build resiliency

The impact of Child Crisis Arizona's work is immeasurable. By joining our team, you would provide critical support and interventions to families in need, helping to break the cycle of abuse and neglect and create strong and successful families. This approach includes both crisis interventions, such as emergency shelter and family reunification services, as well as ongoing support to build family resiliency, including counseling, education, and parenting classes. In 2020 alone, Child Crisis Arizona served over 6,000 children and families through various programs and services.

YOU can help make a difference in the lives of those in need. Join Child Crisis Arizona in our mission to protect and support our community's children and families. We are here because you matter! And we believe that every child matters too! Safe Kids, Strong Families

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Overseeing the initial health assessments of children, as performed by Child Development Providers
• Examining children and making referrals to other providers depending on the needs of the children, in consultation with the shelter staff.
• Completing written health examinations of children and, when appropriate, developmental assessments.
• Coordinating and directing the administration of prescription and non-prescription medications.
• Coordinating and directing the administration of the immunization program; for children and staff.
• Developing, implementing and recommending training for staff in health-related areas
• Communicating with relevant community organizations as appropriate in coordination with Shelter Director and Vice President of Programs.
• Preparing written recommendations for medical and/or dental follow up and other needed services for children during their stay and upon discharge
• Developing protocols as needed
• Ordering and maintaining supplies and equipment for immunizations, lab work and other necessary treatment modalities
• Assisting the EHS Director and Health Data Coordinator in assuring program compliance with Head Start Performance Standards as directed by Vice President of Programs.
• Providing guidance and support in the interpretation and implementation of the health content area for the EHS program as directed by Vice President of Programs.
• Serving on the regional Head Start Health Services Advisory Committee as directed by Vice President of Programs.
• Facilitating and arranging of trainings for Shelter and the EHS program as directed by Shelter Director and Vice President of Programs.
• Monitoring the administration of medications for Shelter and the EHS program as directed by Shelter Director and Vice President of Programs.
• Models Center’s expectation for sensitivity and competency relating to diversity and cultural awareness.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner with 1+ years of related experience or Licensed Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
• Must be able to obtain Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card immediately upon hire (if there are any uncertainties whether an applicant may have to go through an appeal process: they are encouraged to complete that process prior to applying, as an invalid card will result in termination of employment)
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a 5-year clean driving record
• Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills

As a valued member of our team, Child Crisis Arizona will provide you

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Heath Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with company match
• Generous amount of PTO
• Calm app Subscription

*Actual Pay Rates are based on Education and Experience*

Child Crisis Arizona is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that all employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability or genetic information or any other status protected by federal and state laws or regulations.

Child Crisis Arizona believes that to most effectively provide responsive services to children, families of diverse cultures, that we must strive as an agency to attract, retain and continually enhance the skills of a culturally diverse workforce that is reflective of the community and neighborhoods we operate in, and the children and families we serve. We believe that cultural sensitivity and the dynamics of diversity, equity and inclusion not only reflect best practice, but also provide opportunities for personal growth and enrichment. We are committed as an agency to an ongoing process of assessment and to broadening our knowledge, respect for and ability to effectively respond to a diverse workforce and communities