Nurse Practitioner

HOPEWEST • Grand Junction, CO

8d • $112,798 - $124,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

HopeWest PACE is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) with Primary Care or Geriatric experience to join their interdisciplinary team. The role involves collaborating in the development and implementation of comprehensive care plans to enhance the lives of medically complex elderly individuals. PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is designed to support seniors in living safely and comfortably in their homes, offering wrap-around services including in-home care, transportation to a PACE center for medical care, and social/recreational activities.

Requirements

• Current and unrestricted APN and RXN license in Colorado required.
• Controlled substance license with current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain.
• Current CPR/BLS certification maintained throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of Nurse Practitioner clinical experience preferred.
• Experience working with older adults, individuals with multiple chronic conditions, or medically complex individuals.
• Experience in primary care, hospice, palliative care, home health, long term care or PACE preferred.
• National certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), or other appropriate population focus preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides a wide range of Primary Care services including diagnosis and treatment of chronic and acute illness, preventative care, palliative, and urgent medical needs all in collaboration with the PACE Medical Director.
• Conducts health assessments and evaluates patient needs in the clinic, the PACE Day Center and the patient’s home.
• Actively collaborates with the entire PACE interdisciplinary team for the highest quality care of each participant.
• Make appropriate and timely referrals to our contracted providers out in the community.

Benefits

• UMR Health, Delta Dental, and VSP Vision insurance effective the month following start date
• Immediately begin accruing PTO and medical leave
• 15% discount at Spoons Bistro & Bakery and all Heirlooms locations.
• Up to 3% match on 403B retirement
• Employer paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related driving.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed