Certified Family Nurse Practitioner FNP-C or FNP-BC

Newma Wellness•Colorado Springs, CO

16h

About The Position

Newma Wellness is seeking an experienced, compassionate Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C or FNP-BC) to join its primary care team on a part-time basis. The provider will primarily care for adult patients, with some pediatric patients, in an outpatient setting. The role provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary care, including preventive health services, acute illness evaluation and treatment, chronic disease management, medication management, diagnostic testing, and specialist referrals. The ideal candidate has strong adult primary care experience, excellent clinical judgment, timely and thorough documentation practices, and a warm, collaborative communication style. The provider must be comfortable practicing independently within their education, training, experience, and scope while working closely with Newma’s clinical and administrative teams. Newma’s mission is to provide compassionate, comprehensive care and empower patients with resources and support. The organization emphasizes evidence-based care, personalized treatment plans, patient participation in decisions, and attention to physical, emotional, and social well-being. Care is provided in a warm and welcoming environment, with medications used when considered necessary and agreed upon by both patient and provider.

Requirements

At least 3 years of primary care experience as a practicing Family Nurse Practitioner.
Current, unrestricted Colorado Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licenses.
Current national Family Nurse Practitioner certification through an approved certifying organization.
Current Colorado prescriptive authority appropriate to the position.
Current DEA registration.
Strong knowledge of preventive care, diagnostic standards, medication management, and chronic disease management.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Commitment to compassionate, respectful, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary care to adult and older pediatric patients.
Perform health assessments, physical examinations, preventive screenings, and routine wellness visits.
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses and minor injuries.
Manage common chronic conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disorders, and hyperlipidemia.
Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic evaluations.
Prescribe and manage medications in accordance with scope of practice and prescriptive authority.
Educate patients about diagnoses, medications, treatment options, preventive care, and healthy lifestyle practices.
Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with patients.
Refer patients to specialists and coordinate follow-up care as appropriate.
Review and respond to laboratory results, refill requests, referrals, prior authorizations, and patient messages in a timely manner.
Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
Follow Newma Wellness policies, clinical protocols, documentation standards, and established chains of communication.
Collaborate respectfully with providers, clinical support staff, lactation professionals, administrative staff, and community specialists.
Protect patient confidentiality and maintain high standards of professionalism.