Nurse Practitioner

Job DetailsJob Location: Durango, CO 81303Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $109,990.40 - $138,590.40 SalaryTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareNurse Practitioner - Full Time

Can be located in Dove Creek, Cortez, Durango, or Pagosa Springs

Position Summary: The role of the Nurse Practitioner is to provide medical health services to patients of the clinic, according to established clinic protocols.  Participate and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive integrated health care services.  Consult with staff as necessary regarding clinical interventions for achieving quality patient outcomes.   Duties will be tied to the privilege granted to the practitioner by the medical staff.

Our ideal candidate for our Nurse Practitioner position will have formal training in area of specialization, experience in area of practice is also desirable or required dependent on individual and sponsoring physician. 

NP (Registered Nurse State of Colorado and Certified Nurse Practitioner in State of Colorado, DEA licensure and Prescriptive Authority, ACLS Certification, National Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification when applicable.

Must be organized and demonstrate the ability to follow guidelines.
Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Must demonstrate the ability to be self-directed.
Must demonstrate the ability to follow the organization’s confidentiality and security rules.

Salary:  $109,990.40  - $138,590.40 annualized and considers preferred experience.

Full-Time Benefits:

Medical (HDHP or PPO)
Health Savings Account


Dental
Flexible Spending Account


Vision
Dependent Care Account


Life Insurance
Short Term Disability


Pet Insurance
Long Term Disability


401k offering up to 4% match
College Invest plans


Annual Wellness Benefits
Professional development benefits


(3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment.
Personal Days


(9) Company Paid Holidays
Loan Repayment Programs

*This position is eligible to apply for loan repayment assistance through the Colorado Health Service Corp Loan Repayment Program and the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (HRSA).  Additional details are available upon request.

Physical demands:   Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods at a computer. Employee must be able to travel between Axis Health System locations. Possible potential exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Axis Health System may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must demonstrate the ability to follow the organization’s confidentiality and security rules. 

Required Skills:

Requires the knowledge and ability to perform appropriate history and physical exam, order and interpret diagnostic studies, make appropriate treatment plans including ordering medications, prescriptions, and other appropriate clinical interventions.
Ability to work closely with physicians and clinic personnel.
Consults with appropriate physician regarding referrals or need for higher level evaluation.

Ability to operate standard office equipment including calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone.
Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.
Ability to demonstrate proficiency with EMR and related systems that are central to modern patient health records.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
Must have current driver’s license and ability to be commercially insured and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with Axis Health System commercial insurance agency.
Ability to follow established universal precautions and report potential exposure to a communicable disease immediately.

Must be capable of independent judgment and action.
Prescription and management of psychotropic medications.
Familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of co-morbid substance use/abuse disorders, including ASAM levels of care.
Ability to contribute to the development of an integrated health care model and clinic protocols that treat the “whole person.”

 Additional eligibility requirements:  Annual Flu immunization, Annual TB screening, de-escalation training within 90 days of hire, BLS PRO certification required within 90 days of hire.

 About our Axis Health System:  We are the leading provider of behavioral health and integrated (primary, dental, and behavioral health) care on