Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerJoin Pathways PACE —Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly—and help shape an exceptional program transforming how older adults experience care in Northern Colorado. You'll work alongside a supportive, caring team committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and whole-person care, with excellent benefits and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact from the very beginning. Pathways PACE has an immediate opening for a Nurse Practitioner. Location: Greeley, CO Status: Full-time Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-5, on-call rotating basis PAY RANGE: $119,392 - $140,275 annually SUPPLEMENTAL PAY: Based on position, schedule and/or availability: Paid Mileage/Shift Differentials/Stipends MILEAGE AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT: Sixty-two and a half cents per mile – one of the highest in the industry! CULTURE, BENEFITS AND PERKS: We value engagement, community, and outreach initiatives and know it matters for our team members and our patients. We provide welcoming and supportive care to our patients and a work environment where all team members feel respected and valued. We support a culture of work-life balance and provide team members with two, free, confidential and robust benefit programs designed to provide solutions to the logistical and financial problems that arise in life. Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premium in some plans Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1,000, Family $2,000 Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay): 17 days in the first year for FT team members Seven Paid Holidays with an additional Floating Holiday 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: 50% match up to 8% of total compensation Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Career & Logo wear Education Reimbursement Program Clinical Career Ladders Certification Pay Generous Discover-a-Star Team Member Referral Program Team Member Service Awards Early Wage Access Legal and Identity Protection Robust Leadership Development Training Programs REWARDING WORK YOU WILL DO: Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of PACE patients. The Nurse Practitioner functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team/Group (IDT/IDG) and collaborates closely with the Medical Director/Chief Medical Officer, physicians, nurses and other health care professionals. Performs physical exams and conducts consultations to evaluate the patient's health status, including relevant health and medical history and current physical or psychosocial complaints; formulates differential diagnoses based on the information obtained. Provides comprehensive primary and preventive care to PACE participants, including assessment and management of acute and chronic health conditions. Develops and monitors individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, participants, and families/caregivers. Coordinates appropriate medical, rehabilitative, behavioral health, specialty, and supportive services across the continuum of care. Collaborates with internal and external healthcare providers and community agencies to promote continuity of care, optimize health outcomes, and support participants in remaining safely in their preferred care setting. Assesses the individual needs of the patient, including pain and symptom management, goal setting, clarification of treatment options, advanced care planning, illness and end-of-life issues. Participates in the development of the patient's Plan of Care (POC) in IDT/IDG meetings, facilitating discussions and clarification of patient and family goals. Writes orders, prescribes medications and other treatment modalities for symptom control; communicates recommendations to referring provider and nursing staff. Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests relative to the patient's needs. Conducts face-to-face visits with hospice patients at time of recertification according to statutory requirements. Prepares and maintains timely and accurate patient records to support sound medical practice and coding for reimbursement for services provided. Provides ongoing support to clinical staff. Works with HIM Department to ensure medical documentation is authorized/approved as required. WHAT WE ARE GOING TO LOVE ABOUT YOU: Minimum Education: Graduate from a nationally accredited educational program as an advanced practitioner of nursing, or adult, family or geriatric nurse practitioner. Minimum Experience: One to two (1-2) years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner; experience in Program of All-Inclusive Care (PACE), Hospice, Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Pediatrics, Oncology or related field of medicine preferred . Required License: Current Colorado RN and APN/NP licenses. Board certified as Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner by the AANP or ANCC. Valid Colorado state driver's license. Prescriptive authority and DEA number. Current CPR certification. CPR must be provided and/or obtained within 14 days of hire. Additional Qualifications: Must be able to obtain hospital privileges at all local hospitals. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift minimum of 35 lbs.