Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine, Green Valley AZ

 Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine, Green Valley AZ

Looking for a new opportunity to serve the Green Valley community with your Nurse Practitioner skills and experience?  We have a full-time position available to join our thriving high-volume outpatient medical practice located near La Canada Drive and Camino Casa Verde.  We offer comprehensive benefits and compensation which include profit-sharing contributions to your 401k retirement plan and the potential of earning bonuses on top of your salary.

Our Green Valley medical office is part of Arizona Community Physicians (ACP), Arizona’s largest and most successful physician-owned medical group. ACP is a patient-centered organization consisting of over 800 employees.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Physician, the Nurse Practitioner collaborates in providing medical services to patients in accordance with the guidelines of the Arizona State Board of Medical Examiners governing Nurse Practitioners.
• Performs episodic and follow up care and performs exams appropriate to the chief compliant or reason for visit. Obtains a comprehensive health history, identifies medical and health risks and collects relevant subjective data. Orders appropriate diagnostic tests and accurately interprets clinical data. Formulates the appropriate differential diagnoses based on history, physical exam and clinical findings. Orders appropriate pharmacologic agents.
• Reassesses and modifies treatment plans as necessary to achieve medical and health goals. Includes preventive care in treatment plan. Seeks timely consultation with physician as appropriate. Provides and documents appropriate patient education.
• Performs administrative duties to include medical record and patient confidentiality, specimen labeling and routing, ancillary referrals, supply and pharmaceutical ordering, consent forms and waivers.
• Maintains organized system for timely call backs, related documentation and follow-through.
• Accurately and thoroughly records or dictates patient medical information including primary medical evaluations, progress notes, histories and physicals.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of managed care plans, formularies and basic referral requirements.
• Communicates effectively with front office staff regarding same day appointments, changes to schedule and related issues. Reviews appointment schedules in advance to anticipate problems with patient flow.
• Maintains current medical knowledge with continuing education.
• Promotes excellence in patient relations and customer service, emphasizing compassion, responsiveness, respect and courtesy.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Clinical Nurse Specialist Program with current license in the State of Arizona and current ACLS certification.