North Country HealthCare is transforming healthcare for rural Arizona as a Primary Care, Federally Qualified Teaching Health Center. We provide Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Dental, Physical Therapy, and Behavioral Health services to the under-served population throughout northern Arizona. We believe in practicing integrative care in an inclusive culture. We treat some of the most vulnerable rural populations in the United States while supporting North Country's mission. We are proud of our Family Medicine Physician Residency, our medical education programs, and our passionate team.

Description
Under direction from the Clinic Manager and in coordination with local operations and clinical leadership, helps provide leadership, education, training and assistance for back office staff. Provides oversite, evaluation, and constructive feedback to ensure consistent standards of care and quality improvement goals are met within assigned clinic setting. Is responsible for ensuring they and their direct reports are following organizational standards and guidelines to meet State, Federal and other regulatory requirements for Quality patient care, and for vaccine management and reporting within the clinic(s). In addition, they support their regional colleagues to provide training and input on clinical support staff performance along with other duties within their Scope of Practice.

Duties

• Per RN/LPN scope of practice will supervise and provide education, training and leadership for other RNs, LPNs, MAs and other non-licensed staff as directed.
• Using the written Nursing Protocol set forth by North Country Health Care (NCHC) will be responsible to help ensure timely refill of medications for their assigned location and clinicians.
• Participates in the training and implementation of new policies for in-office procedures, medications (including immunizations) and documentation updates/changes.
• Assists clinic leadership in developing work schedules and staffing coverage for assigned clinic using guidelines provided for assigned clinic and NCHC policies.
• Under the direction of a licensed provider may perform other duties as required: venipuncture, electrocardiograms, wound care, dressing changes, foot exams, removing sutures and staples, ear lavage as needed.
• May carry out the referral process for patients as requested including prior authorizations for DME and Home Health as needed.
• Adheres to all laws regarding confidentiality including HIPPA, within and outside of the clinic setting. Is respectful and culturally competent with patients and staff members.

Requirements

• 4-Year college degree or equivalent experience in related field
• Unrestricted AZ license for RN or LPN
• Ability to read and write in English and communicate effectively.

Compensation
Starting at $66,500+ DOE

Benefits
North Country HealthCare is proud to offer a full range of benefits to our full and part time employees beginning day one, including:

• Medical insurance for as little as $5 per paycheck.
• Dental and Vision insurance.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Stay supplemental coverage.
• Employer-paid life insurance, disability, and Employee Assistance Program.
• 401k with a 4% employer match.
• Up to $5,250 towards student loan repayment or educational tuition reimbursement annually, professional development support, and internal career growth opportunities
• Additionally, employees earn up to seven weeks of paid time off annually, with accrual beginning on day one.

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you're excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.

North Country HealthCare is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.

North Country HealthCare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at humanresources@nchcaz.org. Please do not send resumes to this email address.