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Exciting gastroenterology practice in beautiful Grand Junction, CO, is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join our team as a full-spectrum gastro provider in our growing outpatient clinic. Works independently to provide advanced practice gastroenterology services to patients, including assessment, treatment, prescription and education, while working in a team approach to patient care. Our preferred candidate has experience in gastroenterology with collaborative experience in internal medicine. Candidates must be licensed in Colorado and eligible for credentialing with insurance payors.
A minimum of two years professional experience as Nurse Practitioner in a clinic setting is required. An ability to work independently with a Supervising Physician for reference as needed is a must.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Assesses patient, diagnoses, treats, and selects medications for patients appropriately and with excellent clinical judgement; performs appropriate physical examination.
Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians. Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention.
Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in electronic record.
Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.
Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements.
Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.
Education: BSN required, MSN preferred. Successful completion of Advanced Practitioner training and certification as a practitioner (general or specialized) from an approved nurse practitioner program.
Licensure/Certification: Current state registered nurse license. Current state license as an advanced registered nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority. Current CPR certification.
Western Colorado provides world class mountain biking, fly fishing, ice climbing, rock climbing, hunting, hiking, camping, hot springs and more! Summers in 90's and mild winters. Two hours or less to world class skiing such as Aspen, Telluride, Vail. Low cost of living compared to Denver and other larger cities. Grand Junction is the largest city between Denver and Salt Lake.
Competitive salary and great benefits package. Please send your resume, cover letter, references and salary history to atx.resumes@gmail.com or fax to 512-597-0800. Background check and reference inquiries are required.
