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summit community CARE CLINIC

Nurse Practitioner or Experienced Physician's Assistant

summit community CARE CLINIC, Frisco, Colorado, us, 80443


Position Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner will provide safe, effective, and quality primary, preventive, and evidence-based health care to patients in a culturally competent manner, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention.

The Nurse Practitioner must demonstrate regard for the rights of all patients and provide respectful and considerate care focused on the patient's individual needs. The Nurse Practitioner will provide a safe and confidential environment for patients, families, and personnel.

Essential Functions:

* Interview patients to obtain accurate, thorough health histories.* Performs physical examinations and provides preventive health services.* Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' clinical problems and health care needs.* Establishes diagnostic impression.* Formulates comprehensive health care plan based on findings.* Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment.* Refers and consults with other professionals as needed.* Educates patients and family members about health care issues.* Ensures appropriate patient follow-up and reevaluation occur.* Actively participates as a member of the integrated health care team, working conjunctively with the School Based Care Clinic, Care Team, and dental and behavioral health departments to ensure seamless, multidisciplinary patient care

Additional Requirements:

* Grants are a vital part of Care Clinic revenues and directly or indirectly support all positions. This role may have responsibilities that are closely associated with grant deliverables. Grants and grant responsibilities may change over time.* Complete all required training as designated by HR and the position supervisor.* Adhere to all policies within the organization and those outlined within the SCCC Employee Handbook.* Comply with all SCCC Vaccine Mandates.* Willingness to travel and work at other SCCC locations as determined by the supervisor.* Comply with all applicable Credentialing and Privileging requirements timely.* Embrace the SCCC Mission and Vision and agree to work within the SCCC Guiding Principles and the principles set by the position supervisor.* Complete additional duties as assigned by your supervisor.* Must participate in quality assurance/ improvement activities when applicable.* May be scheduled for Saturday clinics and telehealth hours.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to engage in each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Must Haves to be Successful:

* Master's Degree or Doctorate in Nursing.* At least two years experience in a family medicine or community health center setting and DEA preferred,* Interpersonal skills and sound judgment are necessary to communicate with a wide variety of persons, including the indigent, and to work with the Clinic staff in providing the medical services of the Clinic.* Exhibit cultural competence and exceptional teamwork skills.* Ability to read, write, and clearly speak the English language.* Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and deal with multiple linguistic and cultural variables.* Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, co-workers, administration, physicians and providers, community agencies, referral sources, regulators, and other health team members.* Ability to enlist the cooperation of others.* High tolerance for stress.* Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.* Outstanding communication and people skills.* Knowledge of the industry's legal rules and guidelines.

Nice to Haves:

* Previous non-profit and/or volunteer experience preferred.* Bilingual speakers are highly preferred.

Work Environment:

The work environment is in a healthcare setting and can be fast paced and involves communication with patients and medical personnel. This role is highly clerical in nature. Requires ability to work autonomously and stay on task. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Live, work, and play in 'Colorado's Playground'! Summit County boasts four world-class ski resorts with Vail Resort just 45 minutes away. With rivers, lakes, hiking, and mountain biking trails, Summit County is a paradise for the outdoor enthusiast. From summer to winter, Summit County is a year-round destination with activities that include skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hiking, biking, rafting, fishing, and boating. Music, art, cultural, and social events are plentiful year-round. The different communities in Summit County include Frisco, Breckenridge, Dillon, and Silverthorne; ski resorts include Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Keystone, and Arapahoe Basin.

Summit Community Care Clinic:

* Provides rewarding, mission-driven careers in the heart of the beautiful Colorado mountains. As a member of the Care Clinic team, you will make an important difference in the lives of the patients you serve - changing lives every day. We have been nationally recognized for our integrated care model.* Is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides a full range of integrated care services including medical, dental, and behavioral health services through a team-based model of care. is highly valued as an important thread in the community fabric. There is an underlying appreciation of what the clinic provides to the community, and this creates a fulfilling workplace environment.* The Care Clinic currently offers the following:* Insured group health, dental, & vision plans.* Medical and dependent care flexible spending account options.* 401k retirement plan with an employer contribution match.* Life, AD&D, and Long-term disability plans are paid for by the employer.* Free 24/7 access to confidential resources through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).* Voluntary benefit plans to complement health care coverage including accident insurance, critical illness, short-term disability, and group pet insurance.* A generous mix of Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.* Lifestyle Spending Account (for full-time employees).* Offer fringe benefits like ski medallion, rec center discounts, etc.* Training program for growth potential.

If we sound like a dynamic, caring organization that meets your requirements, apply now.