NURSE PRACTITIONER - INTERNAL MEDICINE

ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL & MED CTR, PHOENIX, AZ

(Full time)

TITLE (REQ ID):	NURSE PRACTITIONER - INTERNAL MEDICINE

DEPARTMENT:	INTERNAL MEDICINE

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:	FT

SHIFT:	DAY

HOURS PER PAY PERIOD:	80

SHIFT HOURS:	8HOUR

FACILITY:

LOCATION:	PHOENIX, AZ



FACILITY INFORMATION Located conveniently off of the Valley--s Metro Light Rail in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph--s Hospital and Medical Center is a 690+-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. As one of the Valley--s largest hospitals we are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality tertiary care, medical education and research. It includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, the Heart & Lung Institute, St. Joseph--s Children--s Health Center and a Level I Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons. The hospital is also a respected center for maternity care, orthopedics, oncology and many other medical services. St. Joseph's is consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Phoenix Business Journal and is the only Valley hospital to be named to the list six consecutive years. St. Joseph's has also been named a Top 100 Best Place to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare, a Top 25Workplace for Women by ArizonaWoman magazine and a top hospital in Ranking Arizona. U.S News &World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the best hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph--s was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. The hospital is part of Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), one of the largest healthcare systems in the West with 41 hospitals in Arizona, California and Nevada. Look for us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. POSITION REQUIREMENTS JOIN US NOW as the Adult Internal Medicine Health Center at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner. This is a fast-paced multi-specialty clinic serving an adult patient population 18 years and older. Clinic is open Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm. We accept almost all insurance plans. JOB DUTIES: Performs comprehensive appraisal of patients 18 years and up. Collaborates with endocrinologists and other physician partner(s) to provide appropriate follow -up care for endocrinology and primary care adult and geriatric patients. Provides diabetic education. Assists endocrinologist with inpatient and outpatient follow-up care of patients especially those with diabetes. Assumes clinical responsibility for tasks performed within the Nurse Practitioner's scope of practice including taking patients history, performing physical examination, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing appropriate therapy, calling patients with results, refilling medications, providing patient education, as well as assisting in the admission of patients to the hospital. Arranges consultations and referrals for patients with chronic illnesses. Other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: Registered and certified in AZ as an ADULT Nurse Practitioner. ACLS certified. Familiarity with coding and billing guidelines, appropriate scheduling for appointments, and an EMR system desirable. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Good organizational skills. One year Internal Medicine clinic experience preferred. Bilingual (Spanish/ English) preferred. BLS/ACLS provider. Diabetic educator desirable. KEYWORDS: NP, nurse practitioner, adult nurse practitioner, FNP, family NP, dr. office, clinic, family practice

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