Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Multiple El Rio Locations - Pediatric Medicine

El Rio Health seeks Pediatric Nurse Practitioners to join our outpatient team providing care for El Rio patients at our various 15 locations in Tucson, AZ.

El Rio offers a supportive, integrated healthcare environment with a strong emphasis on community care and provider well-being.

We're pleased to provide additional information about El Rio Health, Arizona's largest Community Health Center and the 16th largest Federally Qualified Health Center in the United States.

Here's what sets us apart:

• Palpable Culture: Imagine walking into a workplace where genuine smiles greet you at every turn. Our atmosphere buzzes with camaraderie and mutual respect, fostering collaboration among diverse colleagues.
• Comprehensive Care: With 15 locations serving over 128,000 patients annually, we offer integrated services under one roof, allowing you to make a significant impact on community health. On-site integrated services include:
  • Pharmacy
  • Nutrition
  • Laboratory
  • Imaging – X-ray, Ultrasound & Mammography
  • Behavioral Health, Outpatient and Inpatient
  • Community Outreach
  • Dentistry
  • Primary Care
  • Midwifery Services
  • OB/GYN
  • Pediatrics
  • Physical Therapy
  • Addiction Treatment
  • Integrated Pain Clinic
  • HIV/Aids
  • Breastfeeding Support
  • Teen & Young Adult Services
• 15 gorgeous and expansive locations, all including accredited level medical home environments.
• Professional Growth: Our program includes 9 residency programs with various teaching opportunities from preceptor to faculty
• Work-Life Balance: The only FQHC within the US accredited with “Joy of Medicine.” We prioritize your well-being with features like Provider Engagement Funds, Calm App subscriptions, and Wellness Council led by our Chief Wellness Officer.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Benefit from AI Scribes and Epic Superuser support.
• Loan Repayment: Access various programs offering up to $250,000 in loan forgiveness over 6 years.
• Benefits: El Rio Health offers a generous time off package, providing new employees with an impressive 6 weeks of paid time off in their first year of employment, which continues to increase with tenure, plus 9 paid holidays and 40 hours of CME Leave. $2,000 for CME coursework plus $2,000 toward licensure renewal. Paid Malpractice Insurance.
• Accreditations: We're recognized by the Joint Commission, NCQA, and the Joy of Medicine.

We invite you to explore how El Rio Health can be the perfect launchpad for your medical career. To learn more or discuss opportunities, please apply and we can hold a brief and low-pressure conversation about our current openings.

JOB PURPOSE: 

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) specializes in caring for newborns, infants, toddlers, adolescents, and young adults. The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner’s focus is on well-childcare and the prevention or management of common pediatric acute illnesses and chronic conditions.

Delivers high-quality care for the diagnosis and treatment of disease, promotion of health and prevention of disease, and the physical and emotional support of patients and families. The PNP provides care to new and established patients in accordance with the licensure and the highest standards of quality and integrity.

The completion of these duties, tasks, or assignments requires a high level of independent judgment and decision-making in the execution of the scope or authority and resposibility for the position. The PNP must be able to successfully perform all essential functions, duties, tasks, assignments, and responsibilities assigned within the El Rio Health organization at a location assigned by management. The incumbent in this position works with general direction and review and has discretion and independent judgment authority with respect to matters of significance for the assigned area.

The primary goal of the El Rio Health Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) is to support El Rio’s Mission of providing comprehensive, quality health care that is affordable and accessible to all who may have healthcare needs, by successfully performing the primary essential functions.

• Specializes in caring for newborns, infants, toddlers, adolescents, and young adults.
• Focuses on well-childcare and the prevention or management of common pediatric acute illnesses and chronic conditions.
• Evaluates pediatric patients for symptoms and checks vital signs.
• Completes diagnostic tests.
• Administers medications or minor procedures.
• Educates family members on treatment options.
• May perform as a Lactation Consultant performing formal lactations consultation.
• Delivers healthcare in a professional manner that strives to meet or exceed those criteria set forth by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), and The Joint Commission (TJC), as well as the internal standards that seek continuous quality improvements.
• Evaluates pediatric patients, performing examinations, and establishing preventive health practices.
• Analyzes reports test results medical records and examinations to diagnose condition of patients and proposes treatment options.
• Provides advice to parents for pediatric patients regarding diet changes that may improve their health or help to treat the health issue.
• Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease through lifespan.
• Facilitates consistent coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.
• Serves as an advocate for pediatric patients and families in navigating the healthcare system.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented medical conditions.
• Maintains Medical Records for all services rendered, tests ordered, prescriptions, advice, and communications, in a manner consistent with regulatory agencies, diagnostic, and procedural coding documentation requirements, and the standards of good medical care.
• Attends pediatric patient emergencies in the clinic and hospital environment.
• Complies with terms of all payor contracts and any other legal requirements concerning discrimination, access to care and the standard of care.
• Considers cost effectiveness and risk/benefit analysis when making decisions about patient care.
• Maintains good standing with the Federal and State agencies avoiding any action that may lead to sanctioning, exclusion, or other ineligible status, and will notify employer immediately of any action, notice, or event that could lead to exclusion or the allegation of malpractice.
• Remains in compliance with the terms of the contract as well as all clinical and employment-related policies and procedures, terms, and conditions.
• Adheres to El Rio Health organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values policies, and standards.
• Adheres to El Rio Health organizational and department specific policies, procedures, ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Records completes, timely and accurate medical records in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with all federal and state Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
• Maintains a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment in compliance with all Policies and Procedures including but not limited to work areas, workstations, examination rooms, hand washing, infection prevention and control etc. for this position.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and proficiency with the application of all compliance and reporting requirements respective to Joint Commission Certification (JCC) standards.
• Participates in ongoing Continuing Medical Education Programs.
• Actively participates in self-evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner.
• Continually seeks opportunities for clinical advancement, knowledge, and skill attainment.
• Attends program and committee meetings as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from an accredited Advanced Practice Nursing Program. 

If applicable, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, and must be directly related to the functions and responsibilities of the job.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• Active and unencumbered Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure in the state of Arizona.
• Active Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in Pediatrics.
• International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant if the provider will be performing formal lactation consultations.
• Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire. 
• Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS) and advanced life support certifications if relevant to the practice area or facility; (Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Level I fingerprint clearance card: current valid and in good standing or have applied for it within seven working days after beginning employment,
• Employees in this position are required to have reliable transportation that can meet any operational reassignments of the organization during the workday.  If an employee is driving during work hours, the employee is required to possess a valid driver’s license and must comply with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements.

Preferred Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities:

• Doctorate’s degree from an accredited Advanced Practice Nursing Program.
• One (1) or more years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in an acute, outpatient or ancillary healthcare environment.
• Clinical experience working in a Community Health Center Environment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) with the ability to speak, read and write in both languages.