Inpatient Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner - Gilbert, AZ

Arkos Health is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner with experience in pediatrics. The NP will be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, plan, management, education, health promotion & care coordination for pediatric member health needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Performs history and physical assessments that are complete, accurate, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical presentation and/or problem based on referral visit type for members served. “In-home” and “referral visit type” may be located at private residences, facilities, AND provider offices.

Complete health evaluations of specific diagnoses, including medical, cognitive, and psychosocial status, as well as personal assets and shortcomings to learning.

Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and communicates results timely with member and provider

Develops, implements, evaluates, and alters treatment plan of care as needed

Participate in development of the Home Wellness and Palliative Care Programs to meet the health care needs of members

Accurately record and present patients’ progress in relevant charts in EHR, and pass on observations and assessment report to all healthcare team members involved, and also patients’ family for them to have a properly understanding of patients’ health condition, progress and medical needs. Including:

Correct diagnosis code(s)

Status of all acute and chronic conditions identified

Plan to address all diagnosis identified at time of visit

Demonstrates understanding and working knowledge of key elements of Quality STAR/HEDIS measures within 90 days of hire

Rotation of telephonic on call coverage after-hours

Qualifications and Skills:

Current and valid State of Arizona NP license required

Board Certification from a nationally recognized certifying body for Nurse Practitioners required

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner's degree preferred

Unrestricted prescribing and dispensing privileges with DEA licensure required

Experience and understanding of population health management preferred

Ability to problem solve and prioritize dynamic patient conditions

Flexibility, adaptability with ability to shift work assigned based on competing needs of the organization

Driving may be a requirement for this position. Current Arizona driver's license and proof of insurance