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 for patients of all ages. Assists as assigned in infectious disease testing and/or immunization activities. Operates under the clinical supervision structure of the Medical Services Division with daytoday responsibilities under the Medical Service Division. Responsibilities also include providing continuity of care between visits according to treatment plans for QUALIFICATIONSEducation:Master of Science in Nursing OR Doctor of Nursing Practice OR Masters 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 RicoCertification 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 AssociationExperience:Must have completed clinical rotations in evaluating and treating patients as part of computer skills or previous experience with an electronic health record system is :Must be credentialed and privileged to serve on the TCRHCC Medical StaffOther 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 othersAbility to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment cultural competencePossession of high ethical standards and no history of complaintsReliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absencesMust possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to optimize the care of patientsAbility to interact professionally during a time of crisis and distress; ability to show empathyExcellent clinical skills and judgment; critical thinking especially as it relates to public health and infectious diseaseResponds effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaintsAbility to work with minimal supervisionSuccessful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the jobSuccessful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements physical examinations and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the jobSubmission of all required employmentrelated documents applications resumes references and other required information free of false misleading or incomplete information as determined by TCRHCC.
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