Locum Family Nurse Practitioner - Pinon, AZ
Updated 3/13/26
Navajo Service Rte 41, Pinon, Arizona, 86510, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Family Practice/Primary Care
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
DNP
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
2 years
Job description
Job description
ACCEPTS ANY STATE LICENSE
The Family Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Practice Provider at Pinon Health Center delivers comprehensive primary and acute care across the lifespan, managing both chronic and acute medical conditions. They perform patient assessments, develop diagnoses, prescribe medications, and create individualized care plans while coordinating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. The provider educates patients, promotes preventive health, and ensures continuity of care, including referrals to specialty services when needed. This role requires adherence to clinical protocols, federal healthcare regulations, and a commitment to patient-centered, culturally competent care.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop differential and definitive diagnoses using clinical knowledge and judgment
- Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostic procedures
- Prescribe medications and manage pharmacologic treatment plans
- Provide acute care and stabilization for urgent or emergent conditions
- Manage chronic diseases including diabetes, hypertension, respiratory, and metabolic disorders
- Deliver preventive care, wellness screenings, and health maintenance services
- Screen for mental health conditions and provide initial assessment or referral
- Counsel patients on treatment plans, lifestyle changes, and medication adherence
- Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and external specialists
- Ensure continuity of care through follow-ups and ongoing patient monitoring
- Document clinical findings and care plans accurately in electronic health records
- Follow clinical protocols, federal regulations, and IHS policies for patient safety
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient satisfaction programs
- Provide culturally competent, patient-centered care that addresses social determinants of health
Qualifications
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) credential
- Valid, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Practice license throughout the contract term
- Board certification with an approved Family NP credentialing organization
- Minimum of 2 years of in-person clinical experience as a Family NP or APN
- At least 6 months direct face-to-face experience in the specialty required by the contract
- No lapse in clinical service exceeding three consecutive months within the prior three months
- Valid, current DEA license
- Current CPR / BLS / PALS certifications; ACLS and ATLS highly recommended
- National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) report available
- Three professional references supervisors or healthcare providers familiar with clinical practice
- Experience providing primary care, acute care, preventive care, and chronic disease management
- Strong patient communication, clinical judgment, and care coordination skills
- Commitment to patient-centered, culturally competent care and adherence to federal regulations
Working Hours
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (regular tour of duty)
Total: 40 hours per week
Additional details- 3-6 month contract
The Pinon Health Center is closed on Federal Holidays.
Providers are not compensated for federal holidays when the clinic is closed.
Skills
Comprehensive patient assessment and physical examination
Diagnostic reasoning and development of differential diagnoses
Ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging
Medication management and prescribing
Management of acute and chronic illnesses
Emergency assessment and stabilization
Pain management and treatment planning
Preventive care and health screening
Primary Care & Medical Skills
Family medicine across the lifespan (pediatric, adult, geriatric)
Chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, respiratory conditions, metabolic disorders)
Acute care treatment (infections, injuries, respiratory issues, abdominal pain)
Walk-in/ambulatory care management
Substance abuse and addiction screening
Mental health screening and initial stabilization
Technical & Documentation Skills
Accurate clinical documentation and medical record management
Knowledge of electronic health record (EHR) systems
Ability to follow clinical protocols and medical guidelines
Maintaining compliance with DEA, licensing, and federal healthcare regulations
Patient Care & Communication Skills
Patient education and counseling
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to improve health literacy among patients
Cultural sensitivity and patient-centered care
Teamwork & Coordination Skills
Multidisciplinary care coordination
Collaboration with physicians, nurses, behavioral health, and specialists
Effective referral management
Coordination of continuity of care and follow-ups
Critical Thinking & Decision-Making
Strong clinical judgment
Ability to prioritize patient care in high-volume environments
Problem-solving and rapid decision-making in emergencies
Professional & Compliance Skills
Knowledge of evidence-based medical practice
Commitment to patient safety and quality improvement
Ability to work within Indian Health Service (IHS) clinical systems
Compliance with credentialing and licensing requirements
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