Family Nurse Practitioner

Don't miss this unique opportunity to work with patients who are at risk and require treatment for sexually transmitted infections and tuberculosis. Sexually transmitted infections have been increasing nationally and locally; prevention through treatment and contact investigation is a priority for the Department of Public Health. This is your opportunity to support public health in its efforts to reduce and stop the spread of these infectious diseases and to train healthcare providers to be part of the public health system.

About Us

Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH's mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on health equity and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner educational program

• Must possess a valid unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse practitioner issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing and be in good standing

We Also Value

• Clinical experience with emphasis on chronic care or treatment of communicable diseases

• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish

Job Contributions

• Teach healthcare workers in training (including nursing, nurse practitioners, and medical students, medical residents, and fellows) how to obtain a health history, perform a clinical examination, and diagnose and treat sexually transmitted diseases

• Teach healthcare workers in training (including nursing, nurse practitioners, and medical students, medical residents, and fellows) how to obtain a health history, screen for, perform a clinical examination, and diagnose and treat tuberculosis and latent tuberculosis

• Assist with the development of teaching curricula for sexually transmitted infections and tuberculosis (including latent tuberculosis) that meet the needs of a variety of healthcare professionals and students in training in collaboration with experienced colleagues based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other standards

• Obtain patient health history and perform examinations.

• Assess patient needs and establish a working diagnosis

• Determine and perform appropriate medical procedures as indicated by diagnosis

• Prescribe and dispense medication in accordance with state and federal regulations

• Document subjective and objective findings in a complete and organized manner

• Prepare client assessments and client plans in a clear, logical manner

• Provide basic health education and counseling

• Coordinate medical resources to meet patient needs

• Order appropriate imaging and laboratory tests as indicated

• Upon completion of training, serves on a rotational basis as the provider on-call to receive high-priority public health reports during night, weekend, and holiday hours, and provides medical or infection control guidance to healthcare providers with back-up support from a public health physician

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily conducted in a clinical setting, but may have the opportunity to work in a field setting or a mobile healthcare unit

• Valid Arizona driver's license is required upon hire

• Employee must have reliable transportation and may have to travel to another location if coverage is needed

• Must secure and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card and complete and pass a background check

• Must be able to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency

• Current CPR and First Aid Certification

• Ability to exert up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, and walk/stand to a significant degree

• Within one month of hire, all employees will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test