Family Nurse Practitioner in Walsh, Colorado at Walsh Hospital District Healthcare Center

The primary purpose of this position is to provide accessible, high-quality primary and acute healthcare services through routine in-person visits at Walsh Medical Clinic, telehealth services, and on-site visits at Walsh Healthcare Center and Maplewood Homes Assisted Living.

Responsibilities include preventive care, wellness examinations, chronic disease management, evaluation and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, diagnostic services, medication management, and follow-up care for patients of all ages.

The Nurse Practitioner will also provide on-call clinical support for residents of Walsh Healthcare Center through telephone consultation and telehealth.

Full-Time Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• AFLAC supplemental insurance options
• Vacation benefits
• Sick leave benefits

Part-Time Employee Benefits

• Life insurance
• AFLAC supplemental insurance options
• Sick leave benefits

Join our team and be part of an organization dedicated to providing compassionate, quality care to our rural community!

EDUCATION, LICENSURE, AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Colorado.
• DEA license with full prescriptive authority.
• Eligibility to provide services through the District's applicable clinic, telehealth, and facility-based arrangements.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) are recommended.
• Additional certifications or training may be required based on assigned clinical responsibilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Be able to practice within the authorized scope of practice and recognize when consultation or referral is necessary.
• Possess strong clinical judgment, communication, assessment, and problem-solving skills.
• Be comfortable working with patients of all ages, including older adults and individuals with complex medical needs.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with patients, families, caregivers, facility staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate discretion.
• Organize workload, prioritize patient needs, and complete documentation in a timely manner.
• Use electronic health records, telehealth technology, and basic computer applications.
• Travel between designated District locations as needed to provide scheduled on-site services.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Maintain professional conduct and a patient-centered approach when addressing difficult or sensitive situations.
• Maintain availability and meet response expectations during assigned nursing home on-call periods.
• Delegate tasks appropriately based on staff training, competency, and applicable scope-of-practice requirements.
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Previous experience is preferred in primary care, rural healthcare, telehealth, long-term care, or geriatric care but is not required if the candidate otherwise meets the qualifications for the position.