Experienced Nurse Practitioner

The purpose of our Nurse Practitioner (NP) specializing in functional medicine will be responsible for providing high-quality, patient-centered care. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in holistic and integrative medicine, excellent clinical skills, and a compassionate approach to patient care. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history, physical examination, and evaluation of patient needs. Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the integrative health team. Incorporate integrative medicine principles into patient care, including nutritional counseling, lifestyle modification, and complementary therapies. Offer ongoing support and follow-up to ensure adherence to treatment plans and optimal health outcomes. Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests. Diagnose or treat acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections, and injuries. Recommend interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks. Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions, with attention to vulnerable populations such as infants, children, pregnant and lactating women, and older adults. Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients’ individual circumstances. Educate patients on IV therapy benefits, potential risks, and treatment protocols. Perform IV insertions and manage intravenous infusions, ensuring patient comfort and safety. Monitor patients during and after IV therapy to detect any adverse reactions and address complications promptly. Adjust IV therapy protocols based on patient response and progress. Provide comprehensive education to patients and their families regarding IV therapy and holistic health practices. Develop educational materials and conduct workshops or seminars on integrative health topics. Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and clinic policies. Ensure proper documentation of all treatments and patient interactions in the electronic health record (EHR) system. Adhere to all clinical protocols, safety guidelines, and infection control procedures. Stay updated with the latest research and advancements in integrative and holistic medicine. Participate in continuing education and professional development activities to enhance clinical skills and knowledge in integrative medicine. Attend team meetings, case conferences, and collaborative care sessions. Excellent written and oral communication skills with a high degree of diplomacy and team involvement. Must be a confident communicator and presenter. Tact, empathy, and self-discipline are traits required. Must possess excellent organizational and planning skills. Needs to excel in problem solving and be analytical and detail orientated. Ability to work independently and exercise judgement to resolve personnel and production issues that arise during daily operations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, team members, members, and the public. Must be able to understand medical, and wellness related terminology including the various treatment modalities, equipment, and products. Must effectively manage HIPAA and related compliance regulations. Adhering to dress code, appearance is neat and clean. Complete annual education requirements. Report to work on time and as scheduled. Wear identification while on duty. Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations. Always represent the organization in a positive and professional manner. Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices. Communicate the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization. Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities. Attending regular staff meetings and in-service meetings. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE Excellent written and oral communication skills with a high degree of diplomacy and team involvement. Must be a confident communicator and presenter. Tact, empathy, and self-discipline are traits required. Must possess excellent organizational and planning skills. Needs to excel in problem solving and be analytical and detail orientated. Ability to work independently and exercise judgement to resolve personnel and production issues that arise during daily operations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, team members, members, and general public. Must be able to understand medical, and wellness related terminology including the various treatment modalities, equipment, and products. Must effectively manage HIPAA and related compliance regulations. Must be able to think critically and creatively, have knowledge of proper body mechanics to prevent injury. PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited institution. Current Nurse Practitioner license and certification in Colorado. Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, with a strong emphasis on IV therapy and integrative medicine. Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience working in therapy center environment preferred. Dexterous and able to stand for extended periods. Ability to keep a well-groomed, professional appearance. Understands health and wellness trends. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, patients, members, and guests. SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION Part-Time Non-Exempt (Hourly) with the potential to move to Full-Time based upon utilization. Clinic hours may be Monday through Saturday (assigned work schedule would not exceed 30 hours a week) Commensurate with experience, professional demeanor, contribution impact abilities, and commitment to wellness. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Most portions (50% – 100%) of daily assignments involve prolonged sitting or standing, in an indoor office area with carpet or tile floors. Well-lit with good ventilation. Significant portions (75% – 95%) of daily assignments involve potential ergonomic risk, such as regular repetitive tasks, forceful or prolonged exertions of the hands, with occasional lifting, pulling, pushing, or carrying of heavy objects. POSITION GOALS 15% referral integration 80% fill rate 80% visit goals Average patient wait time less than 5 minutes #J-18808-Ljbffr