Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - OBGYN

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice in Colorado seeks an experienced APN/PA to provide comprehensive nursing and medical care, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, patient education and thorough documentation. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver safe, high-quality, culturally competent care in the patient’s home or clinic settings.

We require an advanced nursing degree or PA credentials, current Colorado licensure, strong communication and emergency management skills, and a

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Nursing for APNs or Bachelor's Degree for PAs from accredited programs.
• Valid licensure and certification, including state-specific licenses and national certifications.
• Experience in pediatric or family practice preferred; no new grads unless specified.
• Strong customer service, communication, and cultural competence skills.
• Ability to perform procedures, manage emergencies, and adhere to legal and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Gather comprehensive patient histories and conduct physical examinations.
• Formulate accurate diagnoses and develop effective treatment plans.
• Perform procedures within legal and organizational guidelines.
• Educate patients and families about health management and disease prevention.
• Maintain detailed documentation of all care activities.
• Participate in telehealth and emergency responses as needed.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members and adhere to safety protocols.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Cultural competence

Team collaboration

Education

Master's in Nursing (APN)

Bachelor's in Nursing or PA program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Role Overview:

The position involves practicing professional nursing and/or medicine, including independent and delegated functions, to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients. Responsibilities include data collection, assessment, treatment planning, performing procedures within expertise, patient education, and thorough documentation. The role emphasizes patient advocacy, culturally-sensitive care, safety, and teamwork, with a focus on quality, continuous learning, and compliance with legal and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather comprehensive patient histories and conduct physical examinations.


• Formulate accurate diagnoses and develop effective treatment plans.


• Perform procedures within legal and organizational guidelines.


• Educate patients and families about health management and disease prevention.


• Maintain detailed documentation of all care activities.


• Participate in telehealth and emergency responses as needed.


• Collaborate with healthcare team members and adhere to safety protocols.


• Engage in ongoing professional development and quality assurance activities.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Masters Degree in Nursing for APNs or Bachelor's Degree for PAs from accredited programs.


• Valid licensure and certification, including state-specific licenses and national certifications.


• Experience in pediatric or family practice preferred; no new grads unless specified.


• Strong customer service, communication, and cultural competence skills.


• Ability to perform procedures, manage emergencies, and adhere to legal and safety standards.