(Archived) Bilingual Family Nurse Practitioner

The Family Nurse Practitioner is responsible for diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions and emphasize health promotion and disease prevention. Their services include, but are not limited to: ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests; prescribing pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic therapies; and teaching and counseling. They practice autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to manage patients’ health needs. The position reports directly to the Medical Director.

Benefits: Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Paid Time Off, Employee Recognition Program, Student Loan Repayment Eligible Site, National Health Service Corp (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program, Arizona State Loan Repayment Program, Indian Health Service (IHS) Loan Repayment Program, CME Allocation: 40 hours + $2000 and Professional Liability Coverage provided through the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)

Qualifications:

1. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
2. Must have a permanent and unrestricted license to practice as a nurse practitioner in Arizona.
3. Must have current board certification in family medicine and maintain certification.
4. Must have current medication dispensing license (DEA).
5. At least 3 years of experience in a family practice or comparable setting is required. Experience in a community health center setting is preferred.
6. Current ACLS certification
7. Must have a valid and unrestricted Arizona driver’s license (within 30 days of hire if applicant is from out-of-state) with no DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions. Must maintain a valid AZ driver license during employment. Must be insurable by our liability auto policy.
8. Must pass a criminal background check with a Class I Fingerprint Clearance Card within the initial ninety (90) calendar days of employment.
9. Must pass a substance abuse testing upon employment and submit to a random testing during employment.
10. Must have an updated Immunization Record prior to start of employment.
11. Must have a current Tuberculosis skin test report upon employment and provide an update annually.
12. Must have a CPR Card prior to start of employment and maintain a valid CPR card during employment.
13. Bilingual in English/Spanish