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. Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions. Must have current driver's license and ability to be commercially insured and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with Axis Health System commercial insurance agency. Ability to follow established universal precautions and report potential exposure to a communicable disease immediately. Salary: $109,990.40 - $138,590.40 annualized and considers preferred experience.Site with Opening: Axis Health System Durango, COHiring Organization: Axis Health System