Nurse Practitioner

BASIC FUNCTION: 

The Care Center Nurse Practitioner provides high-level medical care for residents who need ongoing or post-acute care. The NP works closely with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage the health conditions of residents. Their role includes coordinating care, developing treatment plans, and promoting patient health and well-being.

SHIFT INFORMATION:

• Full-Time or Part-Time available, negotiable
• Full-Time will be blended with Day-Of Clinical care shifts.
• Part-time will be three days per week.
• New Care Center facility built in 2021

SALARY INFORMATION:

• $60.00 Dependent on experience may vary outside this range
• Bonus (If Eligible)
• Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience

BENEFITS:

This position offers competitive pay, being part of a very cohesive & supportive team, and year round recreation with everything the outdoor enthusiast can imagine. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 7 Weeks PTO
• 1 Week paid CME
• Annual Bonus (if eligible)
• Extended illness benefits/time off
• Medical, with prescription drug coverage
• Vision and Dental insurance
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 457 retirement plan with match
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability, employee assistant programs, AFLAC, identity theft protection and pet insurance.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assesses needs, incorporates plans and provides direct patient care for residents at our long term care facility.
• Examines residents, performs comprehensive physical examinations and compiles and documents residents medical data including health history, progress notes and results of examinations and treatment plans.
• Takes actions to ensure proper illness and injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
• Works in collaboration with Physicians and other interdisciplinary members of care teams.
• Orders, interprets and records results of a variety of clinical tests and reports results to other Providers and departments as needed.
• Conducts resident education.
• Prescribes medications, order diagnostic tests, and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment.
• Participates in quality assurance planning, initiatives and improvement projects.
• Attends various meetings and serves on committees as assigned.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Functions under the direction of assigned supervising Physician.
• Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred specialization in geriatrics, to understand and treat the often complex physical and mental health needs of residents.
• Requires active Colorado licensure as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner in area of specialty based on licensure and Colorado authority for advanced practice.
• ACLS and PALS certifications may be required within 6 months of hire depending on admitting privileges.
• Required certifications and licensures must be maintained in current status throughout employment.
• 3 to 5 years working experience in a clinical setting in a similar role preferred.

Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise

Clinical Excellence. Patient & Community Satisfaction. Financial Health & Stewardship of Resources.

These are our three Keys to Excellence; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day

Grand River Health proudly serves residents of Western Colorado and beyond. We are a not-for-profit Special Tax District, formed by the citizens of Western Garfield County in 1961 to serve the area’s health care needs. Our main hospital campus is located in the picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

OUR MISSION:

To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION:

To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.