Job description

Nurse Practitioner – Pediatric

Job Title Nurse Practitioner with active/unrestricted DEASpecialty Pediatrics & FamilyEmployment TypeFull Time (4-5 10 hour shifts - ability to work Saturday)Location Aurora, CO 80012Language English (necessary) & Spanish (very helpful)

We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices. As an advanced practice registered nurse, you’ll be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. The job description of a nurse practitioner includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients’ health. You’ll be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives. You should have experience in one of the following Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant specialties:

• acute care
• neonatal care
• pediatrics
• cardiology
• family health
• women’s health

Clinical experience on primary care is vital. As a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, you’ll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important. If you’re dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and their medical records
• Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
• Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
• Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
• Prescribe medications
• Maintain accurate records and schedules
• Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
• Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
• Oversee patients’ overall health
• Promote good health practices
• Advance professional knowledge and conduct research

Skills

• Proven experience as Nurse Practitioner in a clinic, hospital, ER or other setting
• Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices
• Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong ethics
• Team spirit with a positive attitude
• Patience and cool-headedness
• Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
• Valid nurse practitioner license
• Master’s degree; PhD is a plus

Experience

• High volume patient flow
• Treatment of Medicaid patients

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $48.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Malpractice insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics
• Primary Care

Physical setting:

• Private practice

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Aurora, CO 80012: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Language:

• English and Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)
• DEA Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46.00 - $53.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Internal Medicine
• Pediatrics

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Weekly schedule:

• 4x10
• 5x8
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Aurora, CO 80012: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person