Job Posting for Nurse Practitioner at Sage Hospice, Primary and Palliative Care
Job description
Sage Primary and Palliative Care
We are looking for a Full-Time, in multiple AZ counties, Nurse Practitioner to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices. As an advanced practice registered nurse, you’ll be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. The job description of a nurse practitioner includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests, and overseeing patients’ health. You’ll be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives. You should have experience in one of the following Nurse Practitioner specialties: acute care, family health, palliative care, and home care. Extensive clinical experience in primary care is vital. As a Nurse Practitioner, you’ll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills, and communication ability are important. If you’re dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities
Examine patients and their medical records
Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
Prescribe medications
Maintain accurate records and schedules
Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics, and prevention
Oversee patients’ overall health
Promote good health practices
Advance professional knowledge and conduct research
The Sage Family of Companies must comply with any US Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) COVID-19 vaccination mandates for healthcare workers. Therefore if you are hired, we may require you to prove that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated.
Required Skills
Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a clinic, hospital, ER, or other settings
Expertise in primary care, acute care, and chronic care practices
Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
Excellent communication skills
Strong ethics
Team spirit with a positive attitude
Patience and cool-headedness
Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
Salary.com Estimation for Nurse Practitioner in Tucson, AZ
$109,614 to $128,303
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