Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerThe role of the Nurse Practitioner is to provide medical health services to patients of the clinic, according to established clinic protocols. Participate and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive integrated health care services. Consult with staff as necessary regarding clinical interventions for achieving quality patient outcomes. Duties will be tied to the privilege granted to the practitioner by the medical staff.Our ideal candidate for our Nurse Practitioner position will have formal training in area of specialization, experience in area of practice is also desirable or required dependent on individual and sponsoring physician. NP (Registered Nurse State of Colorado and Certified Nurse Practitioner in State of Colorado, DEA licensure and Prescriptive Authority, ACLS Certification, National Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification when applicable. Must be organized and demonstrate the ability to follow guidelines. Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must demonstrate the ability to be self-directed. Must demonstrate the ability to follow the organization's confidentiality and security rules.Required Skills: Requires the knowledge and ability to perform appropriate history and physical exam, order and interpret diagnostic studies, make appropriate treatment plans including ordering medications, prescriptions, and other appropriate clinical interventions. Ability to work closely with physicians and clinic personnel. Consults with appropriate physician regarding referrals or need for higher level evaluation. Ability to operate standard office equipment including calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone. Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers. Ability to demonstrate proficiency with EMR and related systems that are central to modern patient health records.Site with Opening: Cortez Integrated Healthcare Cortez, COHiring Organization: Axis Health SystemSalary: $109,990.40 - $138,590.40 annualized and considers preferred experience.Benefits: Medical (HDHP or PPO) Long Term Disability 401k offering up to 6% match Short Term Disability Health Savings Account Dental, Vision Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Account Pet Insurance Life Insurance College Invest plans Annual Wellness Benefits Personal Days Loan Repayment Programs (9) Company Paid Holidays (3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment. On-going training & educational opportunities for professional development are also available. *This position is eligible to apply for loan repayment assistance through the Colorado Health Service Corp Loan Repayment Program and the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (HRSA). Additional details are available upon request.Community Highlights: If you're interested in archaeology and historical landmarks in addition to hiking, biking, boating, rafting, hunting, skiing, or horseback riding – this is the place for you! Cortez is perfect for an outdoor enthusiast. Just minutes from world-class mountain biking at Phil's World, hiking at Sand Canyon, skiing in Telluride and camping in the mountains that surround this beautiful area. While Dove Creek will bring you back in time when exploring the Lowry Ruins National Historical Landmark, visiting the Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum or the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. You'll also be a quick drive or bike ride to Mesa Verde National Park, one of the nation's first World Heritage sites and the largest archaeological preserve in the country. Right outside the doors of the clinic you'll find beautiful parks with walking paths and open spaces to enjoy. Cortez has an airport, approximately 10 minutes from our Cortez clinic and about 40 minutes from our Dove Creek location, which has service to Denver and Phoenix daily. To learn more about our area here: