Nurse Practitioner

Overview

Hello humankindness Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed physician group of Dignity Health Arizona. Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) employs approximately 200 providers and 500 support staff that cover a wide variety of specialties. The medical group has had tremendous success over the past few years and now provides more than 73 subspecialty services. The physicians provide clinical services in their areas of specialty and many serve in pivotal academic research and leadership roles.DHMG is also heavily involved in preparing tomorrows healthcare providers. DHMG has 84 medical school students and approximately 200 residents and fellows throughout the 25 academic programs. Clinical services are complemented with translational and bench research to augment medical education for residents and students. The mission of Dignity Health Medical Group is consistent with Dignity Healths mission and St. Josephs guiding principles with a focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. As part of the Dignity Health hospital system DHMG has full access to the staff and all facilities on our hospital campuses. This unique relationship with our hospital allows Dignity Health Medical Group to provide its patients with state-of-the-art patient services including care of the poor and disenfranchised.Look for us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.For the health of our community ... we are proud to announce that we are a tobacco-free campus

Responsibilities

SUMMARY - In collaboration with the physician/medical director, assumes clinical responsibility for tasks performed within Nurse Practitioner's scope of practice.

Responsibilities:

• Provides assessment and follows established medical standards, procedures and practices to develop a treatment plan for the patient.

• Provides preventative health care services to long term patients; orders appropriate medications and treatments.

• Orders appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic services.

• Submits charges per policy guidelines

• Signs dictation within 36 hours

• Evaluates outcomes of direct patient care and consults with other specialists as required.

• Acts as consultant for various patient referrals.

• Provides referral to appropriate community agencies for support, services, and information.

• Actively participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning.

• Provides education to patients, families, community, and colleagues using various teaching strategies.

• Utilizes special educational methods that are age appropriate.

• Maintains accurate documentation in the medical record including problem list and charges for services and gives patient care direction to nursing and other staff.

• Actively participates in learning opportunities on campus.

Qualifications

MINIMUM

Master's Degreee in nursing. Graduate of accredited program for nurse practitioners.

Three years clinical experience in healthcare.

AZ RN license or RN License from a Compact State.

Registered in AZ as nurse practitioner. Hold and maintain national certification in NP area, under AZ regulations

American Heart Association BLS.

We offer the following benefits:

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Pension Plan

Matching Retirement Programs

Student Loan Support

Flexible spending accounts

Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

Pay Range

$54.12 - $90.92/hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.