Nurse Practitioner (FT)- Flagstaff

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is the primary care provider, providing whole-family primary, acute, chronic, and pediatric care to adult and pediatric family members in the mobile/community facility setting, may require some periodic home visits. The NP is both a health practitioner and an educator, delivering care in a culturally congruent, non-judgmental manner and collaborating closely with a clinical team.

Responsibilities

Manage a panel of families as the primary care provider to improve whole-family health through longitudinal primary and preventive care, care management, and care coordination; Practice with the support of an interdisciplinary team including MDs, LCSWs, RNs, psychiatrists, and medical assistants; Utilize Nest Health's electronic health record and care management tools to collect data, document member interactions, organize information, track tasks, and communicate with team, members, and community resources; Attend daily team huddles and weekly case conferences to advise on physical health needs and establish health goals; Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases, prescribe and reconcile medications, and educate patients about their conditions and medications; Order, administer, obtain, and record diagnostic tests; Provide information and assistance through advocacy, navigation support, and education to Nest families on availability and eligibility of health and social care services; Participate in outreach efforts to Nest families, including explaining program details to potential families

Requirements

Completion of Nurse Practitioner accredited program; Active, unrestricted license to practice in Arizona; At least 2 years providing clinical services to pediatric (including newborns) and adult patients with chronic medical and behavioral health conditions; Interest in serving underserved, vulnerable populations; Demonstrated proficiency, prior experience, and/or willingness to train in clinical nursing skills such as blood drawing (venipuncture & phlebotomy), patient assessments, and care plan reinforcement; Proven skills, knowledge base, and judgment necessary for independent clinical decision-making and problem-solving; Available to work full-time, four days/ten hours a week, and participate in a rotating call schedule including occasional evening and weekend days each month; Maintains current CPR certification (BLS); Access to reliable transportation and willingness to comply with the Nest Motor Vehicle Safety Policy; Must have a driver's license, a car, and auto insurance; Ability to drive to the homes of Nest families and carry portable healthcare supplies; Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer; Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times; Willingness to educate and encourage vaccination against COVID-19

Nice to have

Experience working as the leader of an interdisciplinary care team; Experience in a startup environment

Benefits

Family-centric health support with access to Lyric's comprehensive services for urgent care, behavioral health, psychology, and psychiatry, including virtual veterinary care for pets; Employer-sponsored health, dental, and life options; Generous PTO; Company supported Parental Leave with tiered return to work options and additional PTO for Prenatal Care and Backup Childcare; Reimbursement for work-related vehicle expenses, including commuting and travel costs for staff who drive as part of their job; Up to $3,000/year Tuition Reimbursement; Employer sponsored short-term and long-term disability benefits; 401(k) Retirement Plan through Human Interest with flexible contribution options; Eligibility for an additional $500 stipend upon successful completion of credentialing requirements; Eligibility for a yearly $2,500 stipend to cover CME credits