ADVANCED PRACTICE CLINICIAN (NDHC)
Apply NowCompany: U.S Government
Location: Sanders, AZ 86512
Description:
Summary:
Amidst the evolving complexities of healthcare Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. (FDIHB) remains committed to the delivery of quality healthcare and accessibility in northeastern Arizona. As we continue to bring inspired physicians to the diverse cultures of the American southwest where icons such as the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley characterize the high-desert plateaus, FDIHB's core value of a work-life-balance defines rural healthcare systems of the future. We look forward to the opportunity to review your qualifications at www.fdihb.org!
This position serves as an Advanced Practice Clinician providing comprehensive health care and medical care services to chronic and same-day patients in a primary care setting. DISCLAIMER: SALARY IS DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE (DOE). Must pass an extensive background check as required by the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, as amended. Applicant must meet the criteria for Credentialing and Privileging in accordance with FDIHB Medical Staff Bylaws. For full consideration, completion of an online application is mandatory, click on hyperlink provided and give as much details as practically required. Please send an updated CV to Ophelia.A[redacted].
Duties:
Closing Date: Open Until Filled (OUF). Salary Range: Dependent on Experience (DOE). ***MUST MAINTAIN A VALID INSURABLE DRIVERS LICENSE, INCLUDE RESUME, AND REFERENCES*** ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides diagnostic, preventative, and therapeutic health services to patients and family members with the ability to function as an independent practitioner or with appropriate physician supervision. Secures a health and developmental history from the patient or parent and perform a detailed physical exam, records findings and makes critical evaluations. Performs or requests special screening and developmental tests and diagnostic tests and procedure and interprets the results. Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings to recognize early stages of serious physical, emotional or mental problems. Makes decisions concerning medical care needs of patients which may involve various treatment modalities, prescribed medications, consultation and referral when appropriate. Provides direct and independent medical care in the presence of illness or disability in order to maintain life, provide comfort, reduce distress and enhance coping ability. Provides surveillance or medical practices applied to stabilize chronically ill persons; adjusts treatments within established standing orders recognizing when to refer the patient to the physician or other health team members. Works collaboratively with physician in management of selected complex medical problems. Participates with other professionals and agencies involved in providing health care and services required to include immunization and disease control, environmental health and health education. Evaluates the medical aspects of treatment plans periodically, recognize when reassessment by a physician or other health professionals is appropriate. Evaluates total health care needs of patients and develops or initiate plans to meet these needs. Provides medical care and preventive services to health individuals, including guidance in nutrition, common illnesses, accidents, child growth and development and child rearing, and immunizations. Maintains knowledge and proficiency in medical practices through continuing education, staff meetings, and workshops, and home study. Teaches patients and family member's ways to maintain or improve their health status. Maintains records and reports on patients, personal activities and other required information for use in program operation, quality assurance and other purposes. Participates in Quality Assurance (QA) and Performance Improvement (PI) review processes. Provides full range of emergency services or crisis intervention including lifesaving emergency procedures in order to stabilize a patient sufficiently until a higher level of care is available. Maintains knowledge and proficiency in medical practices through continuing education, staff meetings, and workshops, and home study. Teaches patients and family member's ways to maintain or improve their health status. Maintains records and reports on patients, personal activities and other required information. Assumes responsibility for medical, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, interns or residents assigned for training at NDHC. Required to learn new skills and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: One (1) year of direct work experience as an Advanced Practice Clinician. Education: Nurse Practitioner. Completion of an Advanced Nurse Practitioner School in any of the following areas: Accredited Family Nurse Practitioner, Accredited Adult Nurse Practitioner, Accredited Adult-Gerontology. Active unrestricted Advanced Nurse Practitioner license in any U.S. State or Territory in any of the following areas: Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology. National Certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, or the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Active unrestricted Registered Nurse license from any U.S. State or Territory. Physician Assistant. Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program. Board Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Active, unrestricted Physician Assistant License from any U.S. State or Territory. Please email degree or transcripts to: Ophelia.A[redacted].
Work Type:
Permanent, Full
Announcement #:
MEDICAL-ADVAN001096
Who May Apply?
US Citizens
Get Details & Apply:
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Amidst the evolving complexities of healthcare Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. (FDIHB) remains committed to the delivery of quality healthcare and accessibility in northeastern Arizona. As we continue to bring inspired physicians to the diverse cultures of the American southwest where icons such as the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley characterize the high-desert plateaus, FDIHB's core value of a work-life-balance defines rural healthcare systems of the future. We look forward to the opportunity to review your qualifications at www.fdihb.org!
This position serves as an Advanced Practice Clinician providing comprehensive health care and medical care services to chronic and same-day patients in a primary care setting. DISCLAIMER: SALARY IS DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE (DOE). Must pass an extensive background check as required by the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, as amended. Applicant must meet the criteria for Credentialing and Privileging in accordance with FDIHB Medical Staff Bylaws. For full consideration, completion of an online application is mandatory, click on hyperlink provided and give as much details as practically required. Please send an updated CV to Ophelia.A[redacted].
Duties:
Closing Date: Open Until Filled (OUF). Salary Range: Dependent on Experience (DOE). ***MUST MAINTAIN A VALID INSURABLE DRIVERS LICENSE, INCLUDE RESUME, AND REFERENCES*** ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides diagnostic, preventative, and therapeutic health services to patients and family members with the ability to function as an independent practitioner or with appropriate physician supervision. Secures a health and developmental history from the patient or parent and perform a detailed physical exam, records findings and makes critical evaluations. Performs or requests special screening and developmental tests and diagnostic tests and procedure and interprets the results. Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings to recognize early stages of serious physical, emotional or mental problems. Makes decisions concerning medical care needs of patients which may involve various treatment modalities, prescribed medications, consultation and referral when appropriate. Provides direct and independent medical care in the presence of illness or disability in order to maintain life, provide comfort, reduce distress and enhance coping ability. Provides surveillance or medical practices applied to stabilize chronically ill persons; adjusts treatments within established standing orders recognizing when to refer the patient to the physician or other health team members. Works collaboratively with physician in management of selected complex medical problems. Participates with other professionals and agencies involved in providing health care and services required to include immunization and disease control, environmental health and health education. Evaluates the medical aspects of treatment plans periodically, recognize when reassessment by a physician or other health professionals is appropriate. Evaluates total health care needs of patients and develops or initiate plans to meet these needs. Provides medical care and preventive services to health individuals, including guidance in nutrition, common illnesses, accidents, child growth and development and child rearing, and immunizations. Maintains knowledge and proficiency in medical practices through continuing education, staff meetings, and workshops, and home study. Teaches patients and family member's ways to maintain or improve their health status. Maintains records and reports on patients, personal activities and other required information for use in program operation, quality assurance and other purposes. Participates in Quality Assurance (QA) and Performance Improvement (PI) review processes. Provides full range of emergency services or crisis intervention including lifesaving emergency procedures in order to stabilize a patient sufficiently until a higher level of care is available. Maintains knowledge and proficiency in medical practices through continuing education, staff meetings, and workshops, and home study. Teaches patients and family member's ways to maintain or improve their health status. Maintains records and reports on patients, personal activities and other required information. Assumes responsibility for medical, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, interns or residents assigned for training at NDHC. Required to learn new skills and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: One (1) year of direct work experience as an Advanced Practice Clinician. Education: Nurse Practitioner. Completion of an Advanced Nurse Practitioner School in any of the following areas: Accredited Family Nurse Practitioner, Accredited Adult Nurse Practitioner, Accredited Adult-Gerontology. Active unrestricted Advanced Nurse Practitioner license in any U.S. State or Territory in any of the following areas: Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology. National Certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, or the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Active unrestricted Registered Nurse license from any U.S. State or Territory. Physician Assistant. Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program. Board Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Active, unrestricted Physician Assistant License from any U.S. State or Territory. Please email degree or transcripts to: Ophelia.A[redacted].
Work Type:
Permanent, Full
Announcement #:
MEDICAL-ADVAN001096
Who May Apply?
US Citizens
Get Details & Apply:
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