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Yavapai County Government
Nurse Practitioner - CHS (Prescott Valley or Cottonwood)
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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
Yavapai County Community Health Services is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality, compassionate care in a collaborative primary care setting. Bilingual in Spanish skills and knowledge of or experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environment are highly preferred. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community wellness while working as part of a supportive, mission-driven public heath team. Review complete class specification for Nurse Practitioner here. Provides comprehensive medical care in accordance with regulations and scope of practice for licensure in Arizona, State, Federal and other grant requirements, and the requirements of all payors. Examines and assesses patients; establishes diagnoses; conducts appropriate diagnostic tests; develops implements and evaluates treatment plans. Refers patients to collaborating physicians, other specialists, and other medical facilities as needed. Provides patient education as needed. Documents medical visit in the electronic health records system in a timely manner. Coordinates patient care with the clinic support staff. Identifies potential opportunities to improve services, suggests solutions and new innovations and participates in their implementation. Participates in the Quality Improvement Program, as requested. Represents the department in community outreach events such as health screenings/physicals at Health Fairs, school sports physicals and community sports physicals. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.