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
- at least 2 or 3 years of experience required
- 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:
Physical setting:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Aurora, CO 80012: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
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:
Supplemental pay types:
Weekly schedule:
Work setting:
Ability to Relocate:
- Aurora, CO 80012: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person