Nurse Practitioner Lead

About Us

Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH’s mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more!  Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Five years of clinical experience in infectious diseases, specifically STIs, TB & HIV

• One year of experience supervising, leading, or coordinating clinical staff or providers

• Family Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Arizona

We Also Value

• Experience in program development, quality improvement, or public health outreach

Job Contributions

• Deliver advanced, evidence-based clinical care to patients at elevated risk for STIs, TB & HIV by obtaining comprehensive health histories, conducting thorough physical examinations, and formulating accurate working diagnoses

• Provide patient-centered health education and counseling promoting adherence to treatment regimens, preventative health measures, and self-management strategies tailored to individual patient needs.   Participate in communicable disease prevention, treatment, and public health response activities as needed

• Provide clinical leadership by fostering evidence-based practice, collaboration, and continuous professional growth among advanced practice providers. Support onboarding, orientation, mentoring, and professional development of advanced practice providers. Conduct regular clinical consultations, case reviews, and practice support to promote quality, consistency, and adherence to best practices

• Lead and perform clinical procedures and interventions in accordance with current standards of practice. Ensure patient safety, high-quality care, and compliance with evidence-based clinical guidelines during all patient care activities

• Maintain meticulous clinical documentation of patient encounters, assessments, and care plans to support continuity of care, compliance, and quality assurance

• Prescribe and manage in accordance with state and federal regulations, optimizing treatment outcomes while monitoring for efficacy and safety

• Coordinate and optimize healthcare resources to ensure efficient delivery of patient care, including overseeing interdisciplinary collaboration and workflow management

• Order, review, and interpret diagnostic studies, including lab tests and imaging such as chest x-rays (CXR), integrating results into comprehensive treatment plans

• Collaborate with program leadership to develop, implement, and evaluate clinical policies, procedures, and workflows.  Monitor quality indicators and support quality improvement initiatives across TB, STI, and Refugee Health programs

• Participate in chart reviews, clinical audits, peer review activities, and risk management efforts. Assist with development and implementation of clinical protocols aligned with local, state, and federal public health guidance

• Respond to Public Health emergencies and serve as the on-call provider as needed.

Working Conditions

• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

• Ability to exert up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, and requires walking/standing to a significant degree

• Travel will be required to attend conferences, training, and possibly varying work locations

• Valid Arizona driver’s license is required upon hire

• Must secure and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card and complete a background check

• Within one month of hire, all employees will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test