Nurse Practitioner (55583)

HEALTH SOLUTIONS•Pueblo, CO

24d•$135,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

Health Solutions is a premier wellness center focused on whole person care. With over 400 employees in Southern Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community. We’re expanding and hiring a full-time Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner to work at our new Health Solutions Family Medicine- Perry Hall location. This position is based at a HRSA-certified healthcare site recognized for meeting rigorous federal standards and expanding access to comprehensive patient care. This position is eligible for a $10,000.00 Sign on bonus.

Requirements

Applicants must be licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of Colorado or compact state.
Current D.E.A.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR), ACLS or Advanced Life Support within 3-12 months of employment, if appropriate.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an RN and 3 years’ experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Must be insurable under company-provided malpractice coverage.
Computer proficiency
Demonstrates kindness, compassion, and professionalism, maintaining appropriate boundaries and flexibility.
Effectively educates patients and advances the knowledge of healthcare team members to promote high-quality care.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (typically 8–12 hours), frequently moving between exam rooms and workstations.
Capacity to lift or move equipment and assist patients with repositioning, transferring, or supporting during examinations. Tasks may involve moderate weight (approximately 25–100 lb), sometimes requiring team assistance.
Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching—both overhead and below waist level (e.g., retrieving supplies) and at or below shoulder level (e.g., handling instruments)—including maintaining awkward positions for several minutes.
Ability to perform precise procedures such as blood draws, injections, suturing, and operate medical instruments/equipment or electronic systems.
Visual ability to read small print (e.g., medication labels, monitors) and assess patient conditions (e.g., skin tone, wound appearance). Clear auditory ability for patient communication, auscultation, and monitoring alarms or alerts.
Clear speech, active listening, and accurate documentation for effective patient interaction and care coordination.
Must already be authorized to work in the US; sponsorships not available.

Nice To Haves

Experience caring for individuals with addictions, and severe and persistent mental illness.
Track record of working successfully as a part of a multidisciplinary team
Experience in managed care environments
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 (e.g., blood work, imaging, EKGs, urinalysis) to support accurate diagnoses.
Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans, prescribing medications, therapies, and preventive interventions as appropriate.
Deliver preventive services such as wellness visits, vaccinations, screenings, and routine check-ups.
Engage patients in shared decision-making and self-management support; educate on disease prevention, healthy habits, and self-care strategies.
Prepare and administer prescribed medications, injections, and vaccinations.
Review lab results with patients and treatment teams; apply best practices in medical care and medication-assisted treatment.
Evaluate behavioral health assessments and refer to behavioral health professionals as needed.
Perform office-based procedures within scope of practice and participate in acute care situations (e.g., urgent triage).
Function collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, behavioral health clinicians, care coordinators, pharmacists, and ancillary staff to ensure continuity of care.
Participate in daily huddles, case conferences, and care planning meetings.
Coordinate referrals and care transitions across multiple providers and healthcare settings.
Maintain accurate, timely electronic health records and documentation supporting medical necessity, quality metrics, and compliant billing; collaborate with billing and quality teams as needed.
Deliver care consistent with PCMH principles: whole-person orientation, coordinated care, enhanced access, and continuous quality improvement.
Participate in quality initiatives and use data to drive performance on APM measures (e.g., patient engagement, preventive screenings, chronic disease outcomes).
Meet productivity, patient access, and panel management benchmarks aligned with organizational and payer requirements.
Adhere to confidentiality standards, medical ethics, and Colorado statutes related to collaborative practice and prescriptive authority.
Stay current with medical research and guidelines through continuing education and integration of evidence-based practices.
Advance the education of healthcare team members to promote high-quality care.