Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care- Tucson, AZ Foothills

MyStethi, LLC; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Carondelet Medical Group is seeking a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to provide direct primary care in an outpatient clinic setting and augment physician services. You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order labs, and coordinate care with other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, documentation, and adherence to Tenet HIPAA compliance and clinical policies. A Master's prepared APN with active licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Master's prepared Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner.
• Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice as required by law.
• RNP License. Additional certification(s) per governing board and in accordance with facility policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct Primary Care in outpatient clinic settings.
• Assist physicians and augment care for patients.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and order tests.
• Ensure documentation of patient care activities.
• Adhere to compliance, privacy, and safety policies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree in nursing

Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Job Summary

Join Carondelet Medical Group as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. Provide direct Primary Care patient care services in an outpatient clinic setting; augment a physician's ability to provide medical services to patients; perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order lab studies and professional consultations.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
2. Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
3. Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
4. Obtains and records client's health history; performs comprehensive physical assessment (including biological, social and psychological needs) as part of a total physical examination.
5. Diagnoses, treats and plans appropriate health care for clients as appropriate for specialty; refers clients to physicians and/or outside agencies as required.
6. Ensure completion of all required documentation of patient care activities in accordance with TPR policy.
7. Fulfill all duties assigned by physician
8. Reports to the attending physician of any injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment
9. Participates in patient review conferences and staffing
10. Assists the physician as follows, but not limited to Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, Safety Committee activities
11. Adhere to the established policies and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources Orders and interprets the results of laboratory tests as part of the physical examination and health management.
12. Perform and oversee testing and other appropriate procedures.
13. Conducts health teaching and counseling during the physical exam, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options.
14. Provides consultative direction as needed for nursing, laboratory and clinic assistant staff.
15. Orders medications.
16. Other duties as assigned

Education:Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of nursing: Master's degree in nursing; completion of a state acceptable Nurse Practitioner's program

Qualifications

Education:

Required: Master's Prepared Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner.

Certifications:

Required: Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy; RNP License. Additional certification(s) per governing board and in accordance with the facility Medical Staff Bylaws.

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