Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Eastern Shawnee Staffing Solutions•Towaoc, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Eastern Shawnee Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner for a temporary, minimum six-month 1099 independent contractor assignment at the Ute Mountain Ute Health Center in Towaoc, Colorado. The position is fully onsite in an outpatient primary care setting and serves patients across the lifespan, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. The facility may offer multiple contract extensions and prefers providers interested in longer-term assignments. Credentialing may take up to 90 days. Local and travel candidates are welcome. Compensation details will be discussed during recruiting. The schedule is Monday through Friday on the day shift, 40 hours per week, with no weekends or holidays. The target start date is January 2027. Eastern Shawnee Staffing Solutions follows an Indian Preference Policy: qualified Native American candidates receive preference under applicable laws, with enrolled Eastern Shawnee Tribal Members receiving preference when qualifications and other criteria are equal, followed by members or citizens of other federally recognized Tribes. The role provides primary and preventive care, evaluates and treats acute illnesses and chronic conditions, and addresses routine healthcare needs. Care includes women’s health, physical exams, wellness visits, preventive screenings, age-appropriate assessments, pediatric well-child and sick visits, and developmental screenings. The practitioner sees scheduled patients and walk-ins, diagnoses conditions, prescribes medications within scope of practice, develops treatment plans, provides immunizations and patient education, coordinates follow-up care, collaborates with other healthcare professionals, and maintains timely, accurate EHR documentation. Additional duties may be assigned to support clinic operations.

Requirements

At least two years of recent clinical Nurse Practitioner experience.
Experience treating patients of all ages, including pediatric patients.
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Current Family Nurse Practitioner board certification.
Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in any U.S. state or territory.
Active DEA registration, as applicable to prescribing responsibilities.
BLS and PALS certifications.
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment-planning skills.
Ability to manage scheduled appointments and walk-in patient needs in an outpatient setting.
Familiarity with electronic health records and clinical documentation.
Must be a U.S. citizen residing primarily in the United States.
Must be able to meet applicable federal background investigation and security requirements.
Proof of education, including diploma or transcripts, is required.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification is preferred.
Previous IHS or Tribal healthcare experience is preferred.
Rural or underserved community healthcare experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide outpatient primary care to patients across the lifespan.
Evaluate and treat acute illnesses, chronic conditions, and routine healthcare needs.
Provide women’s health services.
Conduct physical exams, wellness visits, preventive screenings, and age-appropriate assessments.
Provide pediatric care, including well-child visits, sick visits, and developmental screenings.
See scheduled patients and accommodate walk-in visits.
Diagnose conditions, prescribe medications within scope of practice, and develop treatment plans.
Provide immunizations, preventive care, and patient education.
Coordinate follow-up care and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
Perform additional duties as needed to support clinic operations.