Nurse Practitioner

With a mission to provide exceptional health care with compassion, Benson Hospital is a nonprofit critical access hospital in southeastern Arizona. Come join our team of over 190 employees serving the San Pedro Valley Hospital District in Southern Arizona! Scroll down to find current job opening. Together we achieve more Benson Hospital is a 16-bed inpatient/swing bed, eight-bed Emergency Department and Level IV Trauma Center with a multitude of outpatient services. Our team consists of more than 190 employees. Benson Hospital serves the San Pedro Valley Hospital District in Southern Arizona, an area population of about 5,000, with a draw area of 10,000. The best workplace Benson Hospital's culture remains "small-town friendly." Our facility has been upgraded with the latest technology; more space and expanded services for our community. We value people over throughput. And together, we foster teamwork, professionalism, care and compassion that leads to excellent patient outcomes. Our overall patient satisfaction scores are above national averages. An important indicator of our great work environment comes from staff feedback. According to annual Press Ganey surveys, Benson Hospital ranks high among hospitals nationwide for overall employee engagement. Additionally, many professionals who come to Benson Hospital enjoy it so much that they end up serving their entire career here. In fact, many members of our team have been at our hospital for over 25 years. Our range of benefits help make your personal life as fulfilling as your work life. For example, we offer comprehensive health benefits, a matched 401(k) and generous paid time off. Living in the Benson area can enhance your overall well-being. Our tranquil community is low stress, the weather is usually warm and sunny, traffic is minimal, and we are a short commute from surrounding communities. Nurse Practitioner Full Time Seeking a registered nurse to be responsible to provide primary care services to patients of all ages, with a focus on delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive care to underserved populations. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will perform comprehensive patient assessments, diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses, prescribe medications, and promote overall health and wellness. This role requires a high degree of autonomy, excellent clinical judgment, and a commitment to serving rural communities. Consultation and collaboration are essential skills, as they are for all members of the healthcare team.

Education:

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. National certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or in a related specialty. Active Arizona state license as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner. Active Federal Drug Enforcement Agency License for prescribing controlled substances. American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification (AHA BLS)