When you join the team at Child Crisis Arizona you have the opportunity to make every day count in the lives of others. Whether you are interested in working directly with children and families or in other various roles and capacities you will be involved in a nonprofit workplace that believes in practicing its core values of passion, positivity, respect, growth, sustainability, innovation & advocacy.
We strive to create teams who are inspired by the work that is so critical in the community. With many programs and services in the areas of prevention, intervention & early education your work will be helping vulnerable children & youth in the foster care system and the community at large. Our employees share they feel extraordinary satisfaction in representing the values of Safe Kids & Strong families.
Come and meet us and learn more about our work, comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to have your work be meaningful and enjoyable. We would love to meet you and provide an opportunity for growth and inclusion in the evolving world of nonprofit careers.
Child Crisis Arizona has been helping our community's most vulnerable children, youth, and families for nearly five decades, offering help in times of crisis but also in non-crisis times to strengthen families & build resiliency. Our mission is to provide children and youth in Arizona a safe environment, free from abuse & neglect by creating strong and successful families.
This position offers a SIGN ON BONUS of $3,000!!
Title: Nurse Practitioner
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8AM - 4PM
Pay: $130K - $150K
Location: Mesa, AZ
Child Crisis Arizona has been helping our community’s most vulnerable children, youth, and families for nearly five decades, offering help in times of crisis but also in non-crisis times to strengthen families and build resiliency. Our mission is to provide children and youth in Arizona a safe environment, free from abuse and neglect by creating strong and successful families.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Overseeing the initial health assessments of children, as performed by Child Development Providers
• Examining children and making referrals to other providers depending on the needs of the children, in consultation with the Case Managers.
• Completing written health examinations of children and, when appropriate, developmental assessments.
• Coordinating and directing the administration of prescription and non-prescription medications.
• Coordinating and directing the administration of the immunization program for children and staff.
• Developing, implementing and recommending training for staff in health-related areas.
• Communicating with relevant community organizations. as appropriate in coordination with Shelter Director and Vice President of Programs.
• Preparing written recommendations for medical and/or dental follow up and other needed services for children during their stay and upon discharge.
• Developing protocols as needed.
• Ordering and maintaining supplies and equipment for immunizations, lab work and other necessary treatment modalities.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
• Licensed Nurse Practitioner.
• At least 1 years of related experience.
• Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.
• Must maintain all Agency and licensing training and certification requirements.
• English / Spanish bilingual capabilities required.
