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Elevance Health Field Nurse Practitioner - Arizona in TUCSON, Arizona

Carelon Health is a proud member of the Elevance Health family of brands, offering clinical programs and primary care options for seniors. We are a team of committed clinicians and business leaders passionate about transforming American healthcare delivery.

Field Nurse Practitioner - Arizona

*Candidate must reside And be licensed in the state of Arizona.

Location: This Field Based position will be visiting patients/members in assisted living facilities and other facilities in Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria and Sun City, Arizona.

Eligible for mileage reimbursement.

Required Work Shift: 5 days a week, Monday thru Friday, 40 hours a week.

The Field Nurse Practitioner is responsible for managing patient care and treatment (in person, telephonically and/or video) in collaboration with the physician.

How will you make an impact:

  • Conduct daily visits with members/patients that reside in either Group Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, and/or Long Term Care Facilities.

  • Perform health assessments and preventative health measures within prescribed guidelines.

  • Order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs.

  • Discuss case with physician.

  • Formulate and document care plan.

  • Prescribe medication or other forms of treatment.

  • Participate in a rotating On-Call program, which may include after-hours, weekend and holiday calls and visitations.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Requires an MS in Nursing and minimum of 1 year of Practicing nurse practitioner experience in either primary care, family practice, internal medicine or geriatrics ; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

  • Current, unrestricted RN license And NP license in the state of Arizona is required .

  • Possession of DEA registration or eligibility is required.

  • For Carelon Health business units, satisfactory completion of a Tuberculosis test is a requirement for this position.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

  • Experience working with the adult and geriatric patient populations.

  • Board Certified w/AANP or ANCC.

  • Experience working in home health, palliative and/or hospice care.

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