Vanguard Nurse Practitioner

Job Details: Job Location: Vanguard- Tucson

• Tucson, AZ, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Nurse Practitioner (NP) Flexible Scheduling and Coverage Areas Immediate Opening: Nurse Practitioner (NP) Full-Time or Part-Time The Company: Vanguard Mobile Vanguard Mobile is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered healthcare services directly to patients throughout Arizona. By bringing compassionate, convenient medical care to individuals in their homes and communities, we strive to improve access to healthcare while enhancing patient outcomes and quality of life. We are seeking experienced and compassionate Nurse Practitioners to join our growing team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients. As a Nurse Practitioner at Vanguard Mobile, you will provide comprehensive medical assessments, diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions, develop individualized treatment plans, prescribe medications as appropriate, and educate patients and their families on managing their health. You will work independently while collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional mobile healthcare services. This position offers flexibility in scheduling and coverage areas, making it an excellent opportunity for providers who value autonomy, patient-centered care, and the ability to make a difference by bringing healthcare directly to those who need it most.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborates with the IDG/T in assuring appropriate evaluation and palliative treatment of terminal disease. Consults with and assists in the IDG/T’s development of patient/family plan of care to assure quality care is provided. Consults with and educates the patient/family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care.

Provides training to other staff as needed. Performs and documents visits to patient/family based on plan of care and patient/family need. Interacts with attending and consulting physicians as necessary regarding palliative care, in collaboration with hospice physicians. Consults with and provides education to other IDG/T members on a prn basis for clinical issues relating to palliation.

Actively participates in the IDG/T. Communicates effectively, timely, and appropriately always. Informs physicians and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient/family response to care. Completes face-to-face encounters with patients, as assigned, prior to 3rd benefit period and each period afterwards.

Provides clinical assessment results to hospice physicians after making face-to-face encounters with patients, as assigned. Always use standard precautions, and per hospice policy. Adheres to hospice policies regarding protected health information. Keeps up with and maintains education/knowledge in pharmacology and palliative medicine.

Provides on-call services to patients/families as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS Current state license as a Registered Nurse, and as an Advanced Practice Nurse. Reliable transportation with adequate insurance coverage for driver and passengers. Telephones are available. Current driver’s license.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree preferred. Current Adult Nurse Practitioner License to practice in the state where the agency is located.