Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Aptive Resources; Fort Carson (CO); On-site; USD 75,578 - 107,642; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Aptive Resources in Fort Carson, Colorado, seeks a Nurse Practitioner for a full-time role providing healthcare services to U.S. military families. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in nursing, relevant certifications, and experience in primary care. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating patients, educating staff, and promoting preventive care. Competitive compensation of $66.5/hr, comprehensive insurance, and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing required.
• Graduated from an accredited nursing program.
• Nurse Practitioner certification is mandatory.
• One year of recent primary care experience.
• Current, active Nurse Practitioner license.

Responsibilities

• Provide outcome-based nurse practitioner services.
• Teach and direct other staff members.
• Diagnose and treat common acute and chronic conditions.
• Promote preventive care and health maintenance.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members.
• Attend staff meetings for case discussions and training.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing assessment

Education and training

Collaboration

Preventive care

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Accredited nursing certification

Job description

Overview

Aptive Resources is hiring a Physician Extenders NP (Family Medicine) to join our team of talented professionals who provide healthcare services to our U.S. military and their families at Evans Army Community Hospital located at Fort Carson CO.

Employment Details

• Employment Status: Full-time
• Compensation: This is an hourly position, paid bi-weekly $66.5/hr.
• Schedule: Mon-Fri, 0730-1630. Hours are subject to change, and may include nights, weekends, or home call if future need arises. The Contract employee shall work no more than 40 hours per week without prior authorization from the supervisor or department chief.

Benefits

• Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
• 401(k) Plan

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of outcome-based nurse practitioner services in accordance with privileges granted by the MTF (e.g., supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute and chronic conditions involving any and all organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated).
• Technically direct and teach other staff, provide evidenced-based educational lectures and participate in in-service training to staff members.
• Diagnose and treat patients with common acute conditions, chronic illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols, clinical practice guidelines, Nurse Practice Acts, and/or in consultation with a physician.
• Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling.
• Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.
• Recognize conditions that require isolation and ensure universal precautions are used in all patient encounters.
• Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement and safety.
• Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree: Master’s degree in nursing.
• Education: Graduate from an academic program, within the nursing specialty field of study that is accredited by a regional or national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• Certification: Certified in the specialty required by the TO as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the recognized national nursing certification organization for the specialty area of practice as appropriate.
• Experience: One year of experience within the last two years in a primary care provider role seeing patients of all ages.
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner.

About Aptive

Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector. Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class. Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.