Outpatient Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Opportunity in Ganado, Arizona
Redmond, Oregon, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Nurse Practitioner
Specialty Family Practice/Primary Care
Degree Required DNP MSN/MSRN
Position Type Full-Time Moonlighting Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Arizona, Arizona, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 5/14/24

Location: Ganado, Arizona

Community Details:

  • Community Size: Approximately 23,000 patients
  • Catchment Area: Ganado, Kinlichee, Klagetoh, Wide Ruins, Lower Greasewood Springs, Cornfields, Nazlini, Steamboat chapters
  • Tribes: Navajo
  • Average # of patients/shift: 15-20
  • EHR System: MediTech
  • Nearest Airports: Albuquerque, NM, or Phoenix, AZ

Responsibilities:
This role involves a wide range of clinical responsibilities including clinic services, deliveries, lab work, X-ray, suturing, ultrasound, cesarean sections, pharmacy services, EKG, gynecology, emergency room coverage, minor and major surgeries, local block/IV, and epidural or general anesthesia procedures.

Support Staff & Schedule:

  • Admin assistant: 1
  • Nursing: 2
  • Medical Assistant: 1
  • Schedule coordinator: 1
  • Monday–Friday, 8am-5pm, no call expectations

Specialty Services:
The facility offers on-site and referred services across various specialties including behavioral health, dental, pediatrics, emergency, rheumatology, OBGYN, dermatology, psychiatry, endocrinology, podiatry, urology, and others. Referrals are typically sent to Fort Defiance, Chinle, Gallup, Albuquerque, Phoenix, or Flagstaff.

Job Requirements:

  • Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illnesses
  • Participate in quality improvement/patient safety projects
  • Perform comprehensive physical examinations for adults and children
  • Communicate with collaborating physicians or specialists regarding patient care
  • Fully licensed in the state of Arizona, and have an active AZ DEA
  • Board-certified or Board-eligible
  • Committed to rural and underserved healthcare

About the Facility and Surrounding Area:
This hospital serves the Navajo Nation and surrounding communities, addressing significant health disparities in the region. The area offers proximity to national and state parks, ski resorts, and culturally rich cities like Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Flagstaff, and Phoenix.

About Arc Health:
Arc Health is a mission-driven social benefit healthcare enterprise dedicated to serving rural, underserved, and Tribal communities.

Connect with Us:
To learn more about this opportunity or to apply, please email your CV to [Register to View] or call [Register to View] . We look forward to welcoming you to our team!