Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

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Job Category: Clinical Medical

Job Description: The Nurse Practitioner is a position that will be responsible for the direction of clinical support staff and sees patients of all ages. This position will work both independently and as a member of a patient centered medical home model to provide an exceptional experience for our patients.

80%: Patient Care

Provides services within accepted professional healthcare standards of care in accordance with safe and accepted patient care practices and current ethical standards and in accordance with a Nurse Practitioner's best skill and judgement.

Practices healthcare and renders professional healthcare services at a level of expertise expected of a fully trained Nurse Practitioner in the execution of duties that include but are not limited to primary care and other duties reasonably appropriate to the practice of family healthcare.

Responsible to the Chief Medical Officer to work collaboratively on clinic issues that involve providers and be aware of changes that impact clinic staff.

Manages acute and chronic illness, develops a plan of care, coordinates care and determines the need for case review.

Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient's age-specific needs.

10%: Patient Documentation

Participate in daily "Huddle" with provider and team.

Respond to phone messages before each work session ends.

Follow up with incoming testing results/referrals/diagnostic orders.

Review referral documents and other patient related documents in EMR.

Prescription refills.

Coordinate care to promote timely access, increase preventative care utilization, reduce emergency room utilization and re-hospitalization.

Assist in identification of "high-risk" patients (chronic illness and special health care needs).

10%: General Duties

Provide mentorship to other clinical staff on an as needed basis.

Participates in the following meetings: Med Staff, Clinic Staff, Case Review (as needed), and other clinic related meetings as requested.

Responsible for Quality Improvement activities as directed by the Chief Medical Officer.

Responsible to the clinic providers to listen, communicate and advise in clinic provider related affairs.

May assist with reviewing and revising procedures of the clinics.

May participate in public functions on behalf of the clinics.

Site with Opening: High Plains Community Health Center Lamar, CO

Hiring Organization: High Plains Community Health Center

Salary: $109,432.00 to $140,089.00 per year

Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited school of nursing. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program. Current RN license in the state of Colorado or a compact party state and board-certified by either ANCC or AANP. Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Valid Driver's License.

The position requires a working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. This includes but is not limited to: Proficiency in using the Internet, Microsoft Office programs and general computer skills. Skill in operating office equipment such as copier, fax machine, scanners, etc.

General Requirements: Demonstrates commitment to the organizational mission, vision, and values. Maintains knowledge of federal and state regulations related to FQHC's and relative practice area. Exhibits the ability to make sound decisions for delivery of care/services. Demonstrates effective relationships with clinic staff, patients, public, outside vendors/agencies, and providers. Communicates effectively; demonstrates ability to speak, read, and write professionally, as well as compile, analyze and present information in English. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

Nurse Practitioner Benefits: Student loan repayment through HRSA. CME covered time and expenses that renews annually. License and required HPCHC certifications covered. Work / Life Balance and so much more. Additional Full Time Benefits: Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with four affordable Cigna Health Plans. Basic Group Life / AD&D Insurance provided by employer. Voluntary life insurance and short term disability options. Supplemental insurance offered at group rates through AFLAC. Paid Time Off (PTO) 23.5 days per year (increases with employment tenure). Holidays 12 paid holidays. FAMLI Paid family and medical leave benefits. 401K Plan Match and Profit Sharing Options after 1 year of employment. Employee Assistance Program. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). Limited Purpose FSA (Available to HSA Members). Dependent Care FSA. Health Savings Account (HSA).