Share Email Opening
Title

Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (Public Health) PER DIEM (TH6470) 

About the Organization Thank you for your interest in exploring the professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling benefits with Tuba City Regional Health Care Corp. We look forward to continuing our discussion about the opportunity and purpose health professionals experience as valued members of TCRHCC team.

A TCRHCC career offers a chance to live and work within or near Native communities, providing clinicians/nurses/administrators with a unique opportunity to learn the heritage of the tribes we serve, discover traditions that have been carried down for generations and gain cultural insight into the beliefs and values of a deserving and appreciative patient population.
 
Description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position serves as Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) at the Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation, which involves performance of comprehensive diagnostic, primary health care services and public health services for patients of all ages in the Public Health Department and Community Health Services Division. Operates under the clinical supervision structure of the Medical Services Division, with day-to-day responsibilities under the Community Health Services Division. Responsibilities also include providing continuity of care between visits according to treatment plans for patient. This is a Cares Act funded position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  1. Provides comprehensive diagnostic, preventative, and therapeutic health care services to patients.
  2. Provides case management services for patients with infectious diseases to ensure best possible outcomes in regards to the individual’s health, as well as to the public’s health. Provides medical care via telehealth and supports patients in obtaining in-person medical care when necessary.
  3. Assists as assigned in infectious disease testing and/or immunization activities as a credentialed member of the medical staff. Must be comfortable in provider role related to infectious disease testing and initial medical care.
  4. Provides telehealth medical visits for the purpose of informing patients of infectious disease diagnosis, providing medical care, and instructing on isolation and identifying contacts to prevent spread of infectious disease to others. Supports patients in obtaining medications for self-isolation.
  5. Provides and documents services in order to maximize revenue generation, including all telephone calls. Documents visits in the medical records of patients including updating problem lists, medications, etc.
  6. Supports the Community Health Services Division in various situations in which a clinician’s expertise is necessary.
  7. Interviews, assesses, and evaluates patients to determine their physical condition and type of medical services needed, and orders initial diagnostic studies appropriate for the patient’s medical condition.
  8. Performs a basic physical assessment using techniques of observation, inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation and diagnostic instruments.
  9. Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings to recognize early stages of serious physical, emotional, and mental problems.
  10. Consults and collaborates with other health care professionals at Tuba City to establish health care plans and to review patient progress and response to therapy, including the use of referrals to Public Health Nursing, Community Connectors, and other TCRHCC services.
  11. Adheres to medical regimens to stabilize chronically ill persons and adjusts regimens as clinically appropriate.
  12. Makes decisions concerning medical care needs of patients consulting with physicians as appropriate.
  13. Works collaboratively with physicians in the management of complex medical problems as appropriate to scope of practice.
  14. Provides health care and preventive services to healthy individuals including immunizations, guidance in nutrition, common illnesses, accidents, substance abuse, exercise, and depression screening.
  15. Teaches patients and family member’s ways to maintain or improve their health status.
  16. Responsible for prescribing medications including computation of doses.
  17. Participates in performance improvement initiatives which may involve chart reviews.
  18. Keeps abreast of the latest medical knowledge via CME as required by respective licensing agency.
  19. Ensure proper PPE is worn at all times while on duty including but not limited to, face mask, gloves, gown, isolation gown, NIOSH-approved N95 filtering facepiece respirator or higher, if available), and eye or face shield.
  20. Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly. (see CDC website for most current updates)
  21. Responsible for electronic health records data entry pertinent to patient service role.
  22. Performs other duties as assigned.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical:

Must be able to walk several hundred yards quickly, write well, hear well (for cardiac examinations) and see well for complete diagnostic skills. Work is performed in a clinic setting where exposure to infectious disease is common. Work may be performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, frequently while wearing full personal protective equipment.

Mental:

Interaction with emotionally disturbed patients is common. Also must be able to work evenings on a regular basis and handle the stresses of rural medicine.

 
Position Requirements

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

  • Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice OR Master’s degree in physician assistant studies

Licensure/Certification:

  • Must possess a valid, current, full, and unrestricted license to practice as a nurse practitioner OR physician assistant in any state within the United States, District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
  • Certification by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) OR the National Commission for Certified Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
  • Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association

Experience:

  • Must have completed clinical rotations in evaluating and treating patients as part of training
  • Basic computer skills or previous experience with an electronic health record system is required.

Credentialing:

  • Must be credentialed and privileged to serve on the TCRHCC Medical Staff

Other Skills and Abilities:

A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:

  • Positive working relationships with others
  • Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment; cultural competence
  • Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
  • Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences
  • Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to optimize the care of patients
  • Ability to interact professionally during a time of crisis and distress; ability to show empathy
  • Excellent clinical skills and judgment; critical thinking, especially as it relates to public health and infectious disease
  • Responds effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
 
Close Date 8/28/2021  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt  
Full-Time/Part-Time Per Diem  
Location Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation  
Navajo/Indian Preference Applicants who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation and who meet the necessary qualifications for this position will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position.  
Open Date 1/29/2021  

This position is currently not accepting applications.

To search for an open position, please go to http://TubaCityRegionalHealth.appone.com



WE ALSO RECOMMEND

Other Jobs Within Same Category
-- None found --



Other Jobs Within 60 Miles
-- None found --




 


AppOne.comTM   copyrightŠ1999-2021 HR Services, Inc.
Click here for technical assistance.