Nurse Practitioner - Pueblo Walk-In Clinic (56120)

Health Solutions•Pueblo, CO

About The Position

Health Solutions is seeking a full-time Family Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care to serve its Pueblo location, including care in a walk-in clinic setting. The position delivers integrated, patient-centered primary care to adult and pediatric populations across the lifespan. The provider is part of the Health Solutions Medical Services Team and works collaboratively to advance the Medical Center’s goals, following its policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations. The position operates under the supervision of the Director and Supervisor. The role includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, care coordination, and health maintenance for acute and chronic conditions. The Family Nurse Practitioner also supports quality and APM performance measures, maintains compliant clinical documentation, collaborates with the wider care team, and participates in ongoing professional development. The position has physical requirements that include standing and walking for extended periods, moving equipment and assisting patients, frequent bending and reaching, performing precise clinical procedures, and using visual, auditory, and communication skills to support patient care. The advertised annual pay is $140,000–$145,000. A signing bonus is offered: $5,000 after successful completion of new-hire orientation, $2,500 after the first year of service, and $2,500 after the second year of service. The posting states that applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse in Colorado or a compact state.
Current D.E.A. registration.
Current CPR certificate; ACLS or Advanced Life Support within 3–12 months of employment, if appropriate.
At least 5 years of experience as a registered nurse.
At least 3 years of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Must be insurable under company-provided malpractice coverage.
Computer proficiency.
Demonstrated patient-centered service, kindness, compassion, professionalism, appropriate boundaries, and flexibility.
Ability to educate patients and advance healthcare team members’ knowledge.
Must already be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, typically 8–12 hours.
Ability to lift or move equipment and assist patients with repositioning or transfers; tasks may involve approximately 25–100 pounds, sometimes with team assistance.
Ability to bend, stoop, twist, reach, and maintain awkward positions for several minutes.
Fine motor ability to perform procedures such as blood draws, injections, and suturing, and to operate medical instruments, equipment, and electronic systems.
Visual ability to read small print and assess patient conditions; auditory ability for patient communication, auscultation, and monitoring alarms or alerts.
Clear speech, active listening, and accurate documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

DOT certification (FMCSA/NRCME).
Track record of working successfully as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary care across the lifespan, including health assessments, physical exams, diagnostic evaluations, and management of acute and chronic conditions using evidence-based guidelines.
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, including blood work, imaging, EKGs, and urinalysis.
Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans, including prescribing medications, therapies, and preventive interventions as appropriate.
Provide preventive services such as wellness visits, vaccinations, screenings, and routine check-ups.
Engage patients in shared decision-making and self-management support; educate them about disease prevention, healthy habits, and self-care.
Prepare and administer prescribed medications, injections, and vaccinations.
Evaluate behavioral health assessments and refer patients to behavioral health professionals as needed.
Perform office-based procedures within scope of practice and participate in acute care situations, such as urgent triage.
Participate in daily huddles, case conferences, and care-planning meetings.
Coordinate referrals and care transitions across providers and healthcare settings.
Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records and documentation supporting medical necessity, quality metrics, and compliant billing; collaborate with billing and quality teams as needed.
Deliver whole-person, coordinated care, enhanced access, and continuous quality improvement.
Participate in quality initiatives and use data to support performance on APM measures, including patient engagement, preventive screenings, and chronic disease outcomes.
Meet productivity, patient-access, and panel-management benchmarks aligned with organizational and payer requirements.
Follow confidentiality standards, medical ethics, and Colorado statutes concerning collaborative practice and prescriptive authority.
Stay current with medical research and guidelines through continuing education and the use of evidence-based practices.
Advance the education of healthcare team members to promote high-quality care.
Work collaboratively to achieve the Medical Center’s philosophy, goals, and objectives, and comply with center policies and applicable regulations.