Experienced Bilingual Nurse Practitioner NP

About Us
At Clinica Family Health & Wellness, we believe everyone deserves high-quality, compassionate healthcare close to home. We are a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive, affordable medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and specialty behavioral care services. We are committed to being a healthcare home for our patients, a place where they receive coordinated, whole-person care from a team that supports their health and well-being at every stage of life. 

Overview of the Role
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides patient care as per Health Care Plans and within his/her/their Scope of Practice.
• Provides high-quality, comprehensive care to all patient populations, both in acute and chronic contexts (e.g., applies planned care principles; practice variations from Clinica’s treatment protocols as appropriate; limitations of training/experience are respected).
• Expands and maintains rapport with the medical community in the service area (e.g., interacts appropriately with other medical personnel outside of Clinica; actively seeks to broaden our referral network).
• Appropriately communicates with health & human services agencies, local governments, and community organizations as needed.
• Provides responsive off-hours medical services physically or by phone when the clinic is closed, if applicable.
• Supports and teaches team members at the site. Teaches students enrolled in a relevant health-profession training program.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and stays current with changes in this area.
• Provides Human Resources staff the needed documentation, paperwork, and signatures to complete credentialing and privileging (initial and biannual).
• Is respectful and responsive to staff and patients (is approachable by other staff, demonstrates good teamwork by offering and receiving feedback appropriately).
• Handles ongoing daily clinical work in a timely and thorough manner. This includes being present for huddle, responding to messages (by phone and e-mail), staying on time while caring for patients, charting, managing the PAQ and Tasks, submitting referrals, reviewing records, and completing paperwork needed for optimal patient care.
• Exhibits positive leadership skills on and off the pod (actively striving to improve the patient and staff experience of Clinica).
• Collaborates well with teammates, both on a clinical level (e.g., seeks/provides guidance and feedback to supervised/supervising clinician) as well as on a managerial and administrative level (e.g., follows Clinica’s procedures around requesting/taking time off).
• Handles ongoing daily clinical work in a timely and thorough manner as outlined in the Provider manual (see Provider Manual).
• Effective use of the EMR, registries and templates.
• Works under the supervision of a designated physician.
• Supports and promotes MCC utilization with the Clinician team.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s Degree.
2. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
3. Licensed in the State of Colorado.
4. Eligible for DEA licensure (new graduates should obtain within one year of hire).
5. Minimum 1-2 years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Family Practice. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. One year of experience in ambulatory health care preferred.
2. Sensitivity to low income, ethnic minority communities preferred.
3. Proficiency in the Spanish language.
4. Computer proficiency – EMR experience preferred.
5. Ability to flourish in a team system.
   
   

What we Offer:

CFHW is an approved site for the Colorado Health Service Corps and National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Programs. Providers who meet program eligibility requirements may receive up to $120,000 in loan repayment assistance for serving our communities. 

• Comprehensive benefits:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision options 
  • Medical and Dependent Care FSA/HSA 
  • Company paid life insurance 
  • Long term disability insurance 
  • Accident/hospital plans 

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions
• CFWH offers vacation time, sick hours, and personal holiday hours. 
• A collaborative team environment. 
• Open communication with leadership and mission-focused engagement 
• Training and growth opportunities with a supportive team invested in your success 
• CME (amounts and hours are prorated based on weekly hours/FTE)
  • Medical Providers: $3000 and 40 hours annually 

Compensation: $50 (Min) - $68(max)/hour. The posted range represents the full salary range for this position. Starting pay is based on factors such as directly related experience, education, licensure and/or certification, and internal equity. 

Applications for this position will be accepted until the position is filled.  

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CFHW is committed to an inclusive, age-neutral hiring process. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act (JAFA), we do not ask applicants to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution. Please focus your application on your relevant skills, qualifications, and professional experience. 

Clinica Family Health & Wellness is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other protected class under applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Employees must meet applicable health and safety requirements, including an annual influenza (flu) vaccine, tuberculosis screening at hire, and any position specific requirements. Proof of required immunizations is required before employment begins. Exemptions and reasonable accommodations are considered.