Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner

WHO ARE WE?

At Adelante Healthcare, we believe that healthy people create healthy communities. For over 40 years, we have been dedicated to serving our communities by providing healthcare to those most vulnerable by offering health care services at nine locations throughout Maricopa County. By joining the Adelante Healthcare team, you become part of a patient centered caring organization that is playing a vital role in helping our communities.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Nurse Practitioner is primarily responsible for providing comprehensive primary health care services through the identification, management and/or referral of the health problems and the maintenance of the client’s health by means of preventive care and health promotion. Will perform assignments, which can vary from routine to exceptional in nature and are carried out with minimal guidance in accordance with clinic office practices and procedures. Will comply with organization and department policies.

OUR CORE VALUES 

• Inclusion 
• Nurture
• Service
• Purposeful
• Integrity
• Resilient
• Engaged

OUR AMAZING BENEFITS

We offer a culture that values caring, professional development, growth, and sustainability. We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits program including:

We offer competitive compensation

Incentive pay based on productivity

5 weeks of paid time off annually: (200 hours PTO, 2 service days)

10 paid holidays annually

40 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) and up to $2500/year

Eligibility for student loan forgiveness and repayment programs

Federal Tort Claims Act Malpractice Coverage

Teaching opportunities through A.T. Still University and University of Arizona College of Medicine

E.H.R. – NextGen

Membership for up to two professional organizations or societies directly related to the practitioner’s specialty (cost up to $2,500), payment for DEA renewal, and medical license fee

OUR BENEFITS

• We offer competitive compensation
• Incentive pay based on productivity
• 5 weeks of paid time off annually: (200 hours PTO, 2 service days) (pro-rated for FTE)
• 10 paid holidays annually
• 40 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) and up to $2500/year (pro-rated for FTE)
• Eligibility for student loan forgiveness and repayment programs
• Federal Tort Claims Act Malpractice Coverage - https://bphc.hrsa.gov/ftca/
• Teaching opportunities through A.T. Still University and University of Arizona College of Medicine

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate from an approved Nurse Practitioner school
• Nurse Practitioner certificate issued by the Arizona Board of Nursing
• Valid Arizona Registered Nurse license
• Valid Arizona Advanced Practice license
• Valid DEA certificate
• Demonstrated understanding of clinical methods and techniques
• Ability to meet and deal effectively with clients, associates, and the general public
• Basic business English, spelling, and punctuation skills
• Basic computer efficiency
• Valid AZ driver’s license
• Commitment to Adelante Healthcare mission, vision, and values
• Competency in dealing with people of various cultures and social status
• Certification to perform cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Health Care Professional (CPR) and AED through courses that follow the guidelines from the American Heart Association and Red Cross (cognitive and skills evaluations)
• Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety for all specialty behavioral health locations
• Three years of experience in community health preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred