Job Description

Why Mayo Clinic
Imagine yourself in a dynamic atmosphere where you\'ll work alongside world-renowned experts, learn new things every day, treat conditions that few medical professionals ever encounter, and have a vast range of career paths to choose from. Now imagine that in addition to all this, you have the chance to change lives every day. That\xe2\x80\x99s what it means to be a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Mayo Clinic.

Join the authority in medicine and partner with the nation\xe2\x80\x99s best hospital (U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023), ranked #1 in more specialties than any other care provider. At Mayo Clinic, we believe there is a better path to healing that humanizes the practice of health care and inspires hope in the people who need it most. You will be part of an amazing diverse team committed to solving the most serious and complex medical challenges \xe2\x80\x93 one patient at a time.

Mayo Clinic offers a variety of employee benefits. For additional information please visit . Eligibility may vary.

During the selection process, you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question - Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps.

Position description
The Physician Assistant and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner have advanced health assessment and decision-making skills, prepared through a formal educational program that meets criteria established by the profession. Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners are certified by examination of an approved certifying body. This individual works in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals to provide health care across the continuum of care for assigned patients. The Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner provide clinical services in an ambulatory clinic setting greater than 50% of the time, provide primary and specialty health care to new and established patients, assess and manage common acute and chronic illnesses, consult and make referrals, and collaborate with physicians and other members of the health care team. The provision of care includes, but is not limited to obtaining patient history, comprehensive assessment, ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic tests, and prescribing pharmacological agents and treatments and non-pharmacological therapies. Monitors the effectiveness of the therapeutic interventions. Makes appropriate referrals. Performs minor procedures as approved by the AZ Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants.

This individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span. The ability to assess data reflective of the patient\'s status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient\'s age-specific needs is required. The Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner will be involved in patient and family education of disease management and treatments and may also be involved in research or educational activities within their department. Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners are expected to serve as mentors, and to participate in clinical improvement and research projects as appropriate to the clinical setting. Other specialty specific job responsibilities required as needed. The Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner demonstrate leadership through involvement on committees and team projects, education, and research and actively seeks to improve the practice through performance improvement initiatives. Remains active in professional organizations and participates in community activities. Flexibility to adjust schedule to meet patient and staff needs. Ability to manage time and stress effectively and adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting. May be required to participate in on-call rotation, provide shift, holiday, and weekend coverage.

Qualifications
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited university.
• Master of Science in Nursing required.
• Must be licensed or eligible to practice as an CNP in the State of Arizona. Must have national certification.

Physician Assistant:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited university.
• NCCPA certification required.
• Must be licensed/certified or eligible to practice as PA in the State of Arizona.

Additional qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Flexibility to adjust schedule to meet patient and staff needs.
• Ability to manage time and stress effectively and adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting.
• Two to five years of clinical experience preferred.
• Primary care, acute care, and/or surgical experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills in an Electronic Medical Record preferred.

License or certification

• Must have Arizona licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant under the supervision of a Mayo Clinic physician upon hire.
• Maintains prescribing and dispensing privileges in Arizona.
• Must provide evidence of application for DEA certificate upon hire, obtain DEA certificate within 90 days of hire, and maintain certificate thereafter unless waived by department/division.
• Basic Life Support certification is required upon hire and must be valid for 90 days or greater from start date. Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.

Exemption status
Exempt

Compensation Detail
Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits eligible
Yes

Schedule
Full Time

Hours / Pay period
80

Schedule details
Full time Monday - Friday. Mix of outpatient clinic, Inpatient rotation (including weekend need), overnight patient calls, and weekend on call from home.

Weekend schedule
Rotating weekend on call responsibility and Rotating inpatient shifts on weekends.

Remote
No

International Assignment
No

Site description
Over the next four years, Mayo Clinic is making significant investments in both the physical and technological future of health care, through doubling the size of the Mayo Clinic campus in Phoenix, inclusive of practice, education, and research activities. Mayo Clinic\'s campuses in Arizona are located in Phoenix and Scottsdale, in the beautiful Sonoran Desert. The region is known as the Valley of the Sun, a metropolitan area with more than 4 million residents in 25 cities and towns.

With Phoenix being the fifth largest city in the nation, this sunny "desert metropolis" offers the amenities of a big city in the midst of a strikingly beautiful, rugged, southwest landscape.

Scottsdale frequently earns praise as a highly desirable place to live. The city\'s more than 200,000 residents enjoy a vibrant mix of culinary hot spots, arts and entertainment, professional and collegiate sports teams, and community resources. The region\'s desert climate promotes an outdoor lifestyle with a full complement of sports and recreation.

Recruiter
Latasha Perkins

EOE
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

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