Nurse Practitioner

HopeWest; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 74,390 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

HopeWest in Grand Junction, CO is seeking a PACE Nurse Practitioner to provide primary care, case management, and care coordination for a panel of participants, under state and federal guidelines. The NP will collaborate with physicians and specialists to develop the plan of care, focus on prevention, wellness, and management of acute and chronic conditions, and ensure timely documentation in the EMR.

A current Colorado APN license, DEA license, and MS Office/EMR skills are required.

Qualifications

• Board-certified Advanced Practice Nurse licensed in Colorado (APN) and RXN; Colorado license required.
• DEA license with valid number.
• CPR certification maintained.
• Experience with EMR and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care and case management for assigned participant panel.
• Develop and update Plan of Care (POC) in collaboration with the care team.
• Coordinate with physicians and specialists to meet POC goals and ensure timely care.

Skills

Advanced Practice Nurse

Team collaboration

EMR experience

CPR certification

Patient care coordination

Education

Colorado APN license

DEA license

Job description

PACE Nurse Practitioner - Grand Junction, CO

Hiring wage range: $54.25–$60.00/hr

Summary of Job Responsibilities

The PACE Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice nurse, providing clinical oversight and medical care in accordance with state and federal practice laws. The NP collaborates internally to establish realistic goals and a thorough, up‑to‑date participant plan of care (POC). The NP serves as the primary care provider for an assigned panel of participants, providing primary health care and case management, focusing on disease prevention, wellness, and management of minor, chronic, and acute illnesses. The NP collaborates externally with attending physicians, specialists, and other providers as applicable for the purpose of coordination of care to effectively meet the POC of participants.

Qualifications

• Board certified Advanced Practice Nurse licensed in the state of Colorado, preferably Certified Family Nurse Practitioner or Geriatric Nurse Practitioner. Must have both APN and RXN licenses in Colorado.
• Controlled substance license with current DEA license number.
• Eligible or currently possess a Medicare/Medicaid UPIN number.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license, unlimited access to reliable transportation, and adequate automobile insurance maintained throughout employment.
• Able to work in a variety of environments.

Competencies & Requirements

• Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal relations and problem solving.
• Recent clinical experience with adult and geriatric populations; strong interest and experience in prevention and maintenance.
• Current CPR certification maintained throughout employment.
• Effective and respectful communication both verbally and in writing in a multitude of situations and settings, including highly emotional interactions.
• Effective teamwork and relationship building with others.
• Adequate computer skills, experience in EMRs, and Microsoft Office products.
• Effective communicator and team member at IDT meetings, care conferences, and any other meetings as necessary.