Job detail

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Sunset Health

#Quality Assurance #Nurse Practitioner #Physician Assistant #Performance Improvement #Fingerprint Clearance Card #Preceptor #Continuing Medical Education #PCMH

Quick overview

The provider will deliver professional medical services, manage patient panels, and coordinate care within a patient-centered medical home model. They are also responsible for supervising support staff, maintaining accurate medical records, and participating in quality improvement programs.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a valid Certified Nurse Practitioner license from the State of Arizona, a current DEA certificate, and CPR certification. A minimum of two years of experience in an ambulatory care setting is preferred.

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Job description

Essential job duties

• Meets provider standards by:

1. Providing professional medical services to patients within the scope of privileges approved by the Board of Directors. 2. Maintaining a patient panel in line with Center standards. 3. Providing coordination of care and managing population health in collaboration with other care team members; and 4. Working with the physician in leading the patient-centered medical home care team.
Serves patients by: 1. Establishing rapport with patients and others in a position to understand care requirements. 2. Prescribing treatment and/or medication within established Center guidelines. 3. Promoting patient self-management and behavior change. 4. Providing health education. 5. Examining, obtaining, and updating medical histories; and 6. Demonstrates competence in the assessment and treatment of common disorders.
Manages medical support personnel by supervising and collaborating with non-physician providers as appropriate and applicable.
Provides historical reference by completing forms and documentation, including patient records and insurance forms, within requested time period.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by participating in an ongoing basis in a Continuing Medical Education Program.
Keeps informed by attending Provider, departmental, and PCMH Meetings, and serving on committee, as assigned.
Ensures quality of care by participating in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Participates in outreach events as needed.
Serves as a preceptor to clinical students as needed.
Contributes to team effort by: 1. Accomplishing related results, as needed. 2. Providing training to care team members, as needed; and 3. Supporting care team efforts in patients/families/caregivers’ self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner advanced degree program
Two (2) years’ experience in an ambulatory care setting, preferred.

Certificates, licenses, and registrations

Certified Nurse Practitioner license from the State of Arizona
Current DEA Certificate renewed as required by law.