Outpatient Pulmonology Nurse Practitioner - Kingman, AZ

Kingman Regional Medical Center; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Kingman Regional Medical Center in Kingman, AZ is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our outpatient Pulmonology team to diagnose, treat, and manage respiratory conditions.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, order and interpret tests (PFTs, imaging, labs), develop care plans, prescribe therapies, and coordinate with pulmonologists. Strong patient education and thorough EHR documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• MSN with Nurse Practitioner certification from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted Arizona NP license; Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification.
• BLS certification.
• Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments: medical history, physical exams, and symptom review.
• Order, interpret, and act upon diagnostic tests: pulmonary function tests (PFTs), imaging, labs.
• Develop, implement, and manage individualized care plans for acute and chronic pulmonary conditions.
• Prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice and state regulations.
• Collaborate with pulmonologists and care team for coordinated, multidisciplinary care.
• Provide patient and family education on disease management, lifestyle modifications and self-management.
• Manage follow-up, monitor progress, and coordinate referrals.
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation.

Job description

Located in northwest Arizona, Kingman offers a mild climate with stunning Arizona sunsets! In the shadows of beautiful mountain ranges and nearby lakes, Kingman is an outdoor enthusiasts' paradise with abundant sunshine and is a great community to live, work and play!

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our outpatient Pulmonology team. In this, you will play a critical role in diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of respiratory and pulmonary conditions.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments: medical history, physical exams, and symptom review.

• Order, interpret, and act upon diagnostic tests: pulmonary function tests (e.g. spirometry), imaging (e.g. chest X-ray), labs, arterial blood gases, etc.

• Develop, implement, and manage individualized care plans for acute and chronic pulmonary conditions (e.g. asthma, COPD, pulmonary hypertension, interstitial lung disease, post-COVID respiratory issues).

• Prescribe appropriate medications and therapies, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions (bronchodilators, inhaled therapies, oxygen therapy, etc.), within scope of practice and state regulations.

• Collaborate with pulmonologists and other members of the health care team to ensure coordinated, multidisciplinary care.

• Provide patient and family education on disease processes, medication management, lifestyle modifications, smoking cessation, breathing strategies, and self-management of chronic lung diseases.

• Manage follow-up care, monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and coordinate referrals to specialists.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.

Qualifications

Education: Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) with certification as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program.

Licensure & Certification: Current and unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Arizona. National certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Experience preferred

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients in our community