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Position Title:	Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Job Category:	Clinical Medical
JOB ID #:	3778
Date Posted:	March 22, 2022
Date Available:	Immediately
Closing Date	Open Until Filled
Loan Repayment:
Job Description: Position Purpose: To provide consistent high-quality care to patients and evaluate the needs of patients at the Olathe Community Clinic (DBA River Valley Family Health Center. The role of a non-physician provider is to evaluate and provide treatment, as well as, routine health care needs of the clinic, and as such is not limited to the specific role as described below. Nurse Practitioner will provide health care services to patients within the guidelines set forth in Colorado State Medical Board. This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours a week clinic time and additional time outside the clinic. Medical Duties: Provides direct patient care The ability to prioritize work assignments and work independently. Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining histories; developing and implementing patient management plans. Documenting patient care services by charting in the electronic medical records using OLD CARTs for HPI. Responding to patient cases within 48 hours. Responding to orders – lab and imaging within 48 hours. Performs therapeutic procedure by administering injection, suturing, casting, splinting, removal of foreign bodies, managing wounds and infections. Performs evaluations and therapeutic procedures in response to life-threatening situations. Completing patient encounters per expectation sheet Responding to patient cases and respond to orders within 48 hours Administer and/or order diagnostic tests, such as, but not limited to x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal. Develops and implements patient documentation such as progress notes and assist in provisions of continuity of care. Participate in Peer Review activities Maintaining confidentiality Commissioning healthcare by liaising with medical professionals in the community and hospitals; Promoting health education in conjunction with other health professionals; Meeting clinical targets set by the government for specific treatments, such as child immunizations, diabetes and preventative medicine (UDS). Keeping up to date with medical developments, new drugs, treatments and medications; Observing and assessing the work of medical students, physician assistant and nurse practitioner students; Maintaining continuing medical education (CME’s) activities – Friday Lunch Meetings, Provider Meeting, and out of office CME’s Provide patient education at medical appointments, including anticipatory guidance, information about chronic care, disease prevention, and the promotion of health maintenance. Collaborates with Behavioral Health Providers in cases presenting with mental health conditions. Following River Valley Family Health centers policy regarding chronic pain. Uses currently accepted methods and practices of medicine, adheres to applicable standards of care, medical ethics, policies and protocols. Maintaining continuing medical education (CME’s) activities – Provider evening dinner and learns and out of office CME’s. Comply with River Valley FHC Infection Control plan which includes personally utilizing universal precautions.
Site with Opening:	River Valley Family Health Centers Olathe, Montrose, Delta, CO
Hiring Organization:	River Valley Family Health Centers
Contact Name:	Jim Lyon
Mailing Address:	308 Main Street Olathe, CO 81425
E-Mail:	jlyon@rivervalleyfhc.com
Website:	www.rivervalleyfhc.com
Phone:	Not Available
Fax:	(970) 323-8616
Special Instructions:	Please submit resumes and applications through Rivervalleyfhc.com under About/Career Oportunities.
Practice Highlights: River Valley Family Health Centers (RVFHC) mission is to provide access to quality medical health care in a comprehensive and culturally respectful manner to individuals and families. RVFHC is a community health center providing integrated physical, behavioral and dental health to over 9,000 individuals in Montrose and Delta Counites at our 3 clinic sites. As a NCQA Primary Care Medial Home (PCMH), RVFHC is dedicated to improving the quality of our patient’s lives every day by focusing on the quadruple aim: Improving population health Controlling total healthcare costs Improving the patient experience Being an employer of choice
Community Highlights: Situated between Delta and Montrose on the Uncompahgre River, Olathe is known for its hardworking farmers and hometown hospitality. Much of the area surrounding Olathe is public land that makes for incredible adventures — mountain biking trails, off road havens, campsites under star-filled skies and peaks begging to be hiked.
Other: Job Qualifications: Licensed PA-C or Licensed FNP-BC 5 years’ experience working in a clinic, urgent care, or hospital Current PA-C Certification with NCCPA or current FNP License X-Waiver Certification Valid medical license/DEA registration in the jurisdiction of the facilities. Current BLS/CPR and ACLS certification. Ability to establish and maintain effective, courteous working relationships with patients, staff team members, insurance entities and others. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Ability to travel to meetings outside of the service area. Ability to work flexible hours to meet job requirements Complete mandatory vaccines (Tdap, Hep A, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, and yearly flu vaccine). Proficient in communication technologies (Outlook email, EMR, cell phone, etc.). Effective organizational skills and demonstrates ability to maintain accurate notes and records. Previous experience with health IT systems and data reports preferred. Previous experience with mobilizing community resources, navigating patients through the healthcare continuum, and working with disparate populations preferred. Ability to be a team player. Support and assist team members. Be available to help and learn from the team. Keep an open mind to feedback and earn trust of staff and providers. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus. Attend Monthly Dinner and Learns Working Environment/Physical Activities: Requires periods of standing and walking. Requires long periods of time sitting while on the telephone and/or doing computer work. Requires sufficient near vision to be able to read documents and computer screen. Essential to have ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 35 pounds. Essential to have ability to use routine office equipment such as computer and telephone. Essential to have ability to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, twist and reach. Essential to have ability to hear routine conversations. Essential to have ability to comprehend both oral and written communications. OSHA Classification is Category I: All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissue, or a potential for spills or splashes of these fluids. HIPAA Classification: Unrestricted Access: A workforce member with unrestricted access will have full access to patient’s protected health information, including the patient’s entire medical record, for patient care purposes. Regularly exposed to hazardous materials such as needle puncture, blood and body fluids. Benefits: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Disability Insurance 401(k) Matching Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program The above health, dental, and vision benefits are available by employee choice to all full-time providers after 30 days of employment effective the following first of the month. The option for the 401(k) is available after 3 months of employment. All other benefits listed are active as of the date of hire.