Nurse Practitioner
Apply NowCompany: U.S Government
Location: Tuba City, AZ 86045
Description:
Summary:
Serves as nurse practitioner at the Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation, Tuba City, Arizona, which involves performance of medical care services for patients in the Family Medicine outpatient clinic.
Duties:
Provides comprehensive diagnostic, preventative, and therapeutic health care services to adult patients. Direct Patient Care Services Interviews, assesses, and evaluates patients to determine their physical condition and type of medical services needed, and orders initial diagnostic studies appropriate for the patient's medical condition. Performs a basic physical assessment using techniques of observation, inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation and use of diagnostic instruments. Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings to recognize early stages of serious physical, emotional, and mental problems. Consults and collaborates with other health care professionals at Tuba City to establish health care plans and to review patient progress and response to therapy, including the use of written referrals to Community Health Nurses, specialty clinics, etc. Adheres to medical regimens to stabilize chronically ill persons and adjusts regimens as clinically appropriate. Documents visits in the Electronic Medical Record of patients including updating problem lists, medications, etc. Makes decisions concerning medical care needs of patients consulting with physicians as appropriate. Works collaboratively with physicians in the management of complex medical problems as appropriate. Provides health care and preventive services to healthy individuals including immunizations, guidance in nutrition, common illnesses, accidents, substance abuse, exercise, and depression screening. Educates patients and family members in ways to maintain or improve their health status. Carries out treatments and procedures as required. Observes and documents changes in patient's condition, reactions to medications and treatments. Responsible for prescribing medications including computation of doses. Performs other duties as assigned. **See Apply Here for Full Duties**
Qualifications:
Education: Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice Licensure/Certification: Must possess a valid, current, full, and unrestricted license to practice as a nurse practitioner in any state within the United States, District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Certification by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners Experience: Must have a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner. Credentialing: Must meet additional requirements for credentialing and privileging for membership to the Medical Staff
Work Type:
Permanent, Full
Announcement #:
DH4719
Who May Apply?
All Groups of Qualified Individuals
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Serves as nurse practitioner at the Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation, Tuba City, Arizona, which involves performance of medical care services for patients in the Family Medicine outpatient clinic.
Duties:
Provides comprehensive diagnostic, preventative, and therapeutic health care services to adult patients. Direct Patient Care Services Interviews, assesses, and evaluates patients to determine their physical condition and type of medical services needed, and orders initial diagnostic studies appropriate for the patient's medical condition. Performs a basic physical assessment using techniques of observation, inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation and use of diagnostic instruments. Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings to recognize early stages of serious physical, emotional, and mental problems. Consults and collaborates with other health care professionals at Tuba City to establish health care plans and to review patient progress and response to therapy, including the use of written referrals to Community Health Nurses, specialty clinics, etc. Adheres to medical regimens to stabilize chronically ill persons and adjusts regimens as clinically appropriate. Documents visits in the Electronic Medical Record of patients including updating problem lists, medications, etc. Makes decisions concerning medical care needs of patients consulting with physicians as appropriate. Works collaboratively with physicians in the management of complex medical problems as appropriate. Provides health care and preventive services to healthy individuals including immunizations, guidance in nutrition, common illnesses, accidents, substance abuse, exercise, and depression screening. Educates patients and family members in ways to maintain or improve their health status. Carries out treatments and procedures as required. Observes and documents changes in patient's condition, reactions to medications and treatments. Responsible for prescribing medications including computation of doses. Performs other duties as assigned. **See Apply Here for Full Duties**
Qualifications:
Education: Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice Licensure/Certification: Must possess a valid, current, full, and unrestricted license to practice as a nurse practitioner in any state within the United States, District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Certification by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners Experience: Must have a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner. Credentialing: Must meet additional requirements for credentialing and privileging for membership to the Medical Staff
Work Type:
Permanent, Full
Announcement #:
DH4719
Who May Apply?
All Groups of Qualified Individuals
Get Details & Apply:
https://careers.tchealth.org/jobs/1095?lang=en-us Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov