Nurse Practitioner- Health and Human Services (1124)
Apply NowCompany: Coconino County, AZ
Location: Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Description:
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Flagstaff, AZ
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Health and Human Services
Opening Date: 11/14/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Nature of Work
Are you a passionate and dedicated healthcare provider looking to make a meaningful impact? Join our Health and Wellness Team as the sexual health and reproductive care independent provider. Our clinic specializes in delivering compassionate care to vulnerable and underserved populations, offering critical services such as comprehensive birth control options, HIV PEP and PrEP, and testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections. If you are committed to collaborating with local community entities and providers to ensure residents have access to critical services and to improving health outcomes in our community, we encourage you to apply and be part of our team.
Under limited supervision performs work of considerable difficulty in supervising the clinical management and health maintenance of clients in a variety of clinical settings using independent judgment in areas of assessment and treatment; performs related work as assigned.
Please note: This position is open until filled with the first round of applications being reviewed November 22, 2024. A second review will take place December 6, 2024 .
The hiring range is $94,020 to $115,644. Starting salary will depend on qualifications.
Typical Duties
(Illustrative Only)
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and one year of nursing experience
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a current CPR certification. Must possess a current fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (or the ability to obtain one).Must obtain an Arizona driver's license by date of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
Coconino County may consider applicants that will be taking their Nurse Practitioner Exam for licensing up to four months prior to exam. Job offer will be contingent upon passing the exam and being licensed.
Preferred Qualifications Include:
-Experience working as a nurse/Advanced Practice Nurse in a clinic setting (4)
-Experience providing HIV PEP and PrEP services (4)
-Experience with Nexplanon and IUD insertions and removals (3)
-Experience providing sexual health services in a clinic setting (3)
-Experience providing women's health services in a clinic setting (3)
-Bilingual in English and Spanish (2)
-Experience providing Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT) (1)
The ideal candidate is passionate about public health and providing equitable care to all populations. The ideal candidate is also someone who:
-Will thrive in a sole provider sexual health clinic.
-Is flexible and works well within a team
-Approaches each patient encounter with care and compassion, creating a safe space, and meeting patients where they are
-Is eager to learn new clinical competencies
-Seeks ways to increase overall clinic efficiencies and improved patient experiences
This position is exempt from overtime.
Note: Individuals in exempt classifications as part time employees may be classified as non-exempt per FLSA law regarding minimum weekly salary requirements.
This position is safety sensitive.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of:
Considerable skill in:
Ability to:
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Employee Benefits
Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits
package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:
(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits. Elected officials are not eligible for vacation and sick leave.)
Elective Coverage
01
Please respond to the following questions regarding your experience as a provider. Please note that these responses are scored as part of your application.
02
Please describe your experience providing sexual health and/or gynecological care.
03
Please describe your experience with the following: a) HIV PEP and PrEP, b) IUD and Nexplanon insertions and removals, c) Providing care to Teens both with and without parental presence.
04
This is a sole provider clinic. Please describe your experience working in this type of environment. If you do not have experience as a sole provider, please describe how you would approach work in this type of environment.
Required Question
Location : Flagstaff, AZ
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Health and Human Services
Opening Date: 11/14/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Nature of Work
Are you a passionate and dedicated healthcare provider looking to make a meaningful impact? Join our Health and Wellness Team as the sexual health and reproductive care independent provider. Our clinic specializes in delivering compassionate care to vulnerable and underserved populations, offering critical services such as comprehensive birth control options, HIV PEP and PrEP, and testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections. If you are committed to collaborating with local community entities and providers to ensure residents have access to critical services and to improving health outcomes in our community, we encourage you to apply and be part of our team.
Under limited supervision performs work of considerable difficulty in supervising the clinical management and health maintenance of clients in a variety of clinical settings using independent judgment in areas of assessment and treatment; performs related work as assigned.
Please note: This position is open until filled with the first round of applications being reviewed November 22, 2024. A second review will take place December 6, 2024 .
The hiring range is $94,020 to $115,644. Starting salary will depend on qualifications.
Typical Duties
(Illustrative Only)
- Obtains patient health history and performs physical examination, assessment, diagnosis and treatment
- Documents notes and findings in patient medical chart
- Makes referrals and follows clients through established nursing care plans
- Prescribes and dispenses medication and devices
- Directs and assists in screening programs
- Provides complete physical assessment
- Performs Point of Care testing, and orders, interprets and follows up on laboratory and diagnostic tests
- Provides health education and counseling
- Participates in in service training and education
- Maintains records and reports
- Collaborates with staff and other clinicians to develop, update, and comply with clinical protocols
- May review and interpret clinical policies and procedures and provides guidance as needed
- May participate in occasional off-site clinic events
- May perform minor in-office procedures such as IUD and Nexplanon removals/insertions
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and one year of nursing experience
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a current CPR certification. Must possess a current fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (or the ability to obtain one).Must obtain an Arizona driver's license by date of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
Coconino County may consider applicants that will be taking their Nurse Practitioner Exam for licensing up to four months prior to exam. Job offer will be contingent upon passing the exam and being licensed.
Preferred Qualifications Include:
-Experience working as a nurse/Advanced Practice Nurse in a clinic setting (4)
-Experience providing HIV PEP and PrEP services (4)
-Experience with Nexplanon and IUD insertions and removals (3)
-Experience providing sexual health services in a clinic setting (3)
-Experience providing women's health services in a clinic setting (3)
-Bilingual in English and Spanish (2)
-Experience providing Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT) (1)
The ideal candidate is passionate about public health and providing equitable care to all populations. The ideal candidate is also someone who:
-Will thrive in a sole provider sexual health clinic.
-Is flexible and works well within a team
-Approaches each patient encounter with care and compassion, creating a safe space, and meeting patients where they are
-Is eager to learn new clinical competencies
-Seeks ways to increase overall clinic efficiencies and improved patient experiences
This position is exempt from overtime.
Note: Individuals in exempt classifications as part time employees may be classified as non-exempt per FLSA law regarding minimum weekly salary requirements.
This position is safety sensitive.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of primary health care
- Health services and their use in the provision of long?range health maintenance
- Community resources for appropriate referrals
Considerable skill in:
- Physical health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment
- Use of medical instruments and laboratory equipment
- Clinical standards of practice
Ability to:
- Utilize sound independent medical judgment
- Obtain and maintain DEA number
- Network with community human resource agencies
- Determine treatment plans based on client assessment
- Initiate appropriate treatment or referrals
- Prepare complete and accurate reports and records
- Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public
- Follow written and verbal instructions
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Employee Benefits
Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits
package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:
(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits. Elected officials are not eligible for vacation and sick leave.)
- Vacation/Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 10 Holidays Per Year
- Health Care Insurance
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Group Life Insurance
- Pre-Tax Deduction Plan
- Sick Leave Conversion Plan
- Personal Day Purchase Program
- Vacation Sell Back Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Wellness Program
- Long-Term Disability
- Arizona State Retirement System
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-going Training Opportunities
- Free bus transportation/ EcoPass bus pass
Elective Coverage
- Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Tax-deferred investment program
- Accidental and Disability Insurance
- Short Term Disability
01
Please respond to the following questions regarding your experience as a provider. Please note that these responses are scored as part of your application.
02
Please describe your experience providing sexual health and/or gynecological care.
03
Please describe your experience with the following: a) HIV PEP and PrEP, b) IUD and Nexplanon insertions and removals, c) Providing care to Teens both with and without parental presence.
04
This is a sole provider clinic. Please describe your experience working in this type of environment. If you do not have experience as a sole provider, please describe how you would approach work in this type of environment.
Required Question