Family Nurse Practitioner

Position Title

: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Location

Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility

Position Type

:Full-Time Contract (2080 hours per year)

Job Tasks

• Examine patients and ask about their symptoms.
• Diagnose common illnesses and health problems.
• Prescribe medications when needed.
• Order and review lab tests and medical exams.
• Treat minor injuries and illnesses.
• Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure.
• Provide vaccinations and routine health screenings.

Required Qualifications

Education

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

Certification

Board certification as a

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

.

Licensure

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Active Nurse Practitioner license

Other Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• DEA license if prescribing controlled medications