Experienced Nurse Practitioner Opportunity for Yuma Regional OBS unit
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Nurse Practitioner
Specialty Emergency Medicine
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Location Yuma, Arizona, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 5/01/24

Envision Physician Services is hiring a full time Nurse Practitioner for Yuma Medical Center.

This position is for the Observation Unit only – must be experienced, no new grads at this time. Acute Care NP preferred.

Position Profile:

  • NPs will work independent with no direct physician oversight
  • Prior experience will be key and the ability to follow protocols
  • 15-bed unit that will be single staffed by a ACNP
  • 12-hour shifts- 6:30-6:30, 10a-10p, 6:30p-6:30a
  • 24-hour coverage
  • Very nice and quiet corner of the ED
  • Travel and lodging are covered

Just as the Yuma community has experienced significant growth over the years, so has Yuma Regional Medical Center. What began in 1958 as a 75-bed community hospital has now become a 406-bed acute care facility that offers comprehensive, state-of-the-art medical care and services to the residents of Yuma and the surrounding communities. 3 hours from Phoenix, AZ, and 2 hours from San Diego, CA

YRMC offers inpatient and outpatient surgery, rehabilitation programs, diagnostic and specialty services and programs. YRMC was a recipient of the Level 3 Achievement Award by the Southwest Alliance for Excellence. It is DNV-GL-Healthcare accredited for meeting and exceeding patient safety standards.

  • Level III NICU
  • Awarded an "A" Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for meeting the highest safety standards in the U.S.
  • Cancer Center is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
  • Radiation Oncology program is accredited by the American College of Radiology
  • Yuma is nestled on the banks of the Colorado River in the southwest corner of Arizona, halfway between San Diego, CA and Phoenix, AZ
  • According to Guinness World Records, Yuma is the sunniest place on earth, as well as the least humid city in the U.S.
  • Here, the true Southwest awaits you...Immerse yourself in rich culture and heritage, rooted in centuries of history
  • High-ranking public, private, charter and parochial schools are available, as well as local community colleges and several higher-education institutions that are less than an hour away
  • Cultural activities include: annual festivals; historic parks; a historic downtown; a Native American museum; Petroglyphs and Intaglios; Antelope Hill; Painted Rock; Desert Giants; cultural centers; theaters; and visual arts facilities
  • Year-round recreational activities include: the Imperial Sand Dunes National Recreation Area for off-road enthusiasts and vehicle camping; walking and biking along the Riverfront; multiple public parks with playgrounds, community centers, swimming pools, indoor and outdoor basketball courts; tennis; golfing; and baseball, softball, football and soccer fields