NP / Family Practice / Colorado / Locum or Permanent / Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Job

Our positions are competitive, and we offer competitive rates, top tier benefits, and a flexible schedule for part time and RN employees. The clinics operate Monday – Friday and we honor all federal holidays. If you are interested in learning more about your local clinic, please email Kamilah Haynes at khaynes@stginternational. Com or give me a call at (xxxxxxxxxxx* ext. 364. If you have a colleague who may be interested in working with our veterans, please refer pass along this information. We look forward to working with you!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
•  Provides primary and preventive medical care to meet the needs (physical, mental, and emotional) of patients under a limited scope of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and within his/her skills and training.
•  Provides medical patient care to the scope and standards of practice established by a nationally recognized credentialing organization representing Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants.
•  Functions within the scope of practice of the state), the Joint Commission standards and Officer of the Inspector General.
•  Works closely with the Patient Aliened Care Team (PACT) and extended support staff including daily huddles with the team.
•  Emphasizes wellness, prevention, and early detection.
•  Maintains universal precautions and infection control practices.
•  Provides smooth and timely flow of patients in accordance with the Veteran Administration's (VA) access standards and triage protocol.
•  Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and assisting during respiratory and cardiac arrest procedures.
•  Investigates health problems or health needs by gathering and assessing historical information.
•  Performs a physical examination appropriate to the patient's history.
•  Diagnoses health problems based on interpretation of the patient's history, physical exam findings, and diagnostic test results.
•  Develops a treatment plan, tailored to the patient's needs, which includes health education, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment.
•  Prescribes medications, as appropriate.
•  Evaluates the results of the treatment plan, modifying the plan as needed to achieve the treatment goals.
•  Directs and coordinates the provision of health care services for patients in primary care, i.e., walk in patients.
•  Sets up and operates therapeutic and emergency equipment, including monitor, electrocardiogram (EKG), oxygen, automatic electronic defibrillator (AED) and portable suction.
•  Obtains patient history on new and follow-up and record appropriate findings according to VA standards.
•  Performs initial and periodic physical examinations within limits of privileges and record findings.
•  Orders diagnostic tests according to the chief complaint, physical and emotional/mental findings and symptoms.
•  Demonstrates the knowledge of pharmacology.
•  Prescribes and administers medication within limits of privileges and state and federal regulations.
•  Recommends and follows up on laboratory tests and specialized diagnostic procedures, as deemed necessary.
•  Documents all pertinent patient information in the medical records and Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VISTA) to demonstrate quality care delivery and promote continuity of care.
•  Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:
•  A minimum of 2 years clinical experience as an APRN/ PA in outpatient care in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Environment; 3-5 years is preferred.
•  APRN/ PA must have a current and unrestricted DEA License (APRN/PA will be required to obtain and maintain a Scope of Practice/Collaborative Agreement with a state licensed physician prior to delivery of health care).
•  Current and unrestricted state license. Must comply will all state requirements and regulations.
•  Possess Basic Life Support (BLS)/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification prior to performing work from American Heart Association (AHA) or the Military Training Network (MTN).
•  Prescriptive authority In accordance with state rules and regulations.
•  Ability to set realistic, measurable education goals for patients, taking into consideration patient/family needs, level of understanding, and available local resources.
•  Ability to develop and provide individualized and group counseling, guidance, and health instruction with a focus on disease prevention and health maintenance.
•  Experience with safe and reasonable practices regarding opioid medications for chronic musculoskeletal pain.
•  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software and excellent computer maneuverability.
•  Must have exceptional diplomatic communication skills and experience in handling difficult customer situations.
•  Must be detailed oriented and have the ability to multi-task.