Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Sign-on Bonus Included)

Provide high quality medical care for a wide variety of patients in a quality-oriented, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

Flexible schedules offered.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assumes responsibility for the primary care patient (i.e., health and social histories, physical examinations, handling of acute and chronic illnesses, differential diagnosis and treatment according to policies and procedures.

Manages, through mutual agreement and collaboration with physician, that part of care of a complicated patient which is appropriate to the ability and experience of the nurse practitioner.

Collaborates and consults with other allied health professionals in order to give complete patient care.

Assesses own professional abilities and functions, and participates in peer review of nurse practitioner practice.

Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences.

Contributes to the understanding of nurse practitioner through public relations and interagency planning activities.

Conducts and participates in research related to nurse practitioner and allied health fields.

Maintains awareness of trends in primary care, making recommendations for appropriate changes in nurse practitioner practice.

Practices and promotes a philosophy of self-responsibility, and self-development.

Interacts politely and as a team player with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and public.

Must be able to embrace differences among people and able to interact with internal staff as well as external contacts in a culturally competent and respectful manner.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Promotes positive patient/guest relation in accordance with Mountain Park Health Center policies, providing a high level of quality in personal attention and service to patients and visitors.

Complies with the organization Safety Policies and Procedures. Ensures compliance with governmental licensing and regulatory requirements where applicable. Conducts annual review of and complete/suggest on-going revisions of the Policies and Procedures specific to his/her department. Maintains familiarity with and abide by all established facility and departmental policies and procedures, noting changes when they are published/posted. Conducts himself/herself in a manner consistent with the Mission Statement and Values of Mountain Park Health Center.

Observes and respects the confidentiality of information in regard to patients, visitors and co-workers employees including salary information, if exposed to any of the above referenced information in the course of his/her job function.

Dresses according to the organization’s dress code policy and procedure, as well as, complies with specific departmental regulations pertaining to employee appearance.

Demonstrates an understanding of facility organizational structure by utilization of appropriate channels of communication. Maintain consistent, timely communication regarding all facets of departmental activities with his/her co-workers, therefore, demonstrating good customer service skills with both external and internal customers.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Approved Nurse Practitioner education program, experience in clinical area of specialty.

1 year relevant experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current Arizona R.N. License, current Arizona Nurse Practitioner certificate, and current CPR certificate.