Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
PH
Premier Health Network
Nurse Practitioner - Skilled Nursing/Internal Medicine
Career Insights for Nurse Practitioner
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Arizona data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
$129,563 / year median in Arizona
+25% projected growth
Job Description
Overview We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Nurse Practitioner specializing Internal Medicine to join our dedicated healthcare team. In this vital role, you will deliver comprehensive patient care within skilled nursing facilities. Your expertise will help improve patient outcomes through thorough assessments, advanced clinical interventions, and collaborative practice with healthcare professionals. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on diverse patient populations, including geriatrics, pediatrics, and individuals with complex medical needs. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your skills in internal medicine, critical care, and specialized treatments can thrive. Duties Conduct detailed physical examinations and comprehensive patient assessments to determine diagnoses and develop personalized treatment plans. Prescribe medications in accordance with DEA regulations while ensuring proper documentation within EMR/EHR systems such as Point Click Care. Manage acute and chronic conditions within the post-acute and long-term care environments. Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care effectively. Engage in diagnostic ordering and evaluation using laboratory testing, medical imaging, sonography, and other advanced tools to inform clinical decisions. Educate patients and families on health coaching topics such as medication management, nutrition, hospice & palliative care options, and disease prevention strategies. Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations by maintaining accurate medical records and documentation of all clinical encounters. Participate in quality improvement initiatives including utilization review, discharge planning, and infection control protocols. Experience Proven experience working as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP), specifically as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in internal medicine or related fields such as critical care or emergency medicine. Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems like PCC, Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks for accurate medical documentation and data management. Hands-on experience in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), assisted living communities, or long-term care settings; familiarity with nursing home operations is highly desirable. Strong background in managing complex cases involving geriatrics (including dementia and Alzheimer's care), pediatrics (including toddler and neonatal ventilator management), or post-acute care environments. Knowledge of advanced procedures including gastrostomy tube feeding management, ventilator support, cardiac catheterization preparation, or spinal tap techniques is advantageous. Experience working within hospital environments such as Level I & II trauma centers or ICU units enhances your ability to handle acute pain management and critical & intensive care scenarios. Familiarity with CPT coding for billing purposes alongside
ICD-9/10
coding ensures accurate documentation of diagnoses and procedures. Ability to work effectively in fast-paced settings such as urgent care centers or emergency rooms while maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality care. Exposure to specialized areas like occupational health services or infectious disease management further broadens your clinical expertise. Join us to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centered care across multiple healthcare settings!Pay:
$150,000.00 - $180,000.00 per yearBenefits:
Flexible scheduleWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Dental Insurance