<p>Position: Nurse Practitioner</p> <p>Classification: Exempt</p> <p>Reports to: Clinical Services Officer (CSO)</p> <p>Location: Colorado Health Network; Denver, CO</p> <p>Salary Rate:</p> <p>Level 1 (Entry level up to 2 years of direct experience): $100,192 per year</p> <p>Level II (3+ years of direct experience): $125,240 per year</p> <p>Bilingual premium for qualifying languages is 3.5% higher than starting salary if pass bilingual exam on first week of hire.</p> <p>About Us</p> <p>At Colorado Health Network (CHN), we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that celebrates individuality, creativity, and the unique perspectives each employee brings. We welcome applicants with diverse lived experiences, including those directly related to this position. At CHN, we are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where all employees can grow and thrive.</p> <p>Our commitment to diversity extends to all aspects of our work, and we strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. CHN is an equal opportunity employer, and we embrace applicants regardless of age, race, color, disability, HIV status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or other characteristics that make you unique.</p> <p>Are you looking to join a team that empowers individuals and creates lasting change in the community? Do you thrive in an environment that values service, innovation, wellness, and integrity? If so, we would love to hear from you!</p> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>Why Work at CHN?</p> <p>As a full-time employee, you will enjoy a competitive benefits package, which includes:</p> <p>Health & Wellness Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</p> <p>Employee only share of health insurance premium is 100% paid for by CHN</p> <p>Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous leave policy (at the end of one year full time employee accrue 3 weeks of PTO), 13 paid holidays, up to 2 floating holidays, and 1 day of wellness time (all time off benefits for part time employees are prorated based on the number of hours scheduled per week).</p> <p>Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer matching $1 for $1 up to 3% and $0.50 on the $1 for 4 and 5%</p> <p>Education & Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and access to ongoing learning opportunities</p> <p>Additional Benefits: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Spending Account (H SA), Voluntary, EAP</p> <p>STD, LTD and Basic Life 100% paid for by CHN.</p> <p>Eligible for Federal Loan Forgiveness Program</p> <p>Position Summary:</p> <p>The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing direct patient care for those disproportionately at risk for or living with HIV/HCV and other health conditions, by improving their access to medical care in a gender affirming, sex positive clinic environment. Assists the CSO in coordinating and directing patient care in accordance with state and federal regulations to assure on-going compliance.</p> <p>COVID-19 Information: It is an essential function and business necessity of the job that all employees are vaccinated and that all new hires will be required to be vaccinated within four weeks of hire. CHN requires proof of vaccination as this is a business necessity of the job. CHN will discuss reasonable exemptions for medical and religious purposes. If CHN considers making an offer of employment, CHN will inquire about vaccination status at that time, including whether the new hire currently has COVID-19 or has COVID-19 symptoms.</p> <p>Essential Job Functions:</p> <ul> <li>Provides direct medical services to people accessing the CHN Medical Clinic, including: HIV, primary care, PrEP, HCV, gender affirming care, and STI treatment </li><li>Promotes a clinic environment welcoming all patients regardless of gender or sexual orientation </li><li>Care includes but is not limited to a comprehensive medical history, physical exam, assessment, and development of a treatment plan </li><li>Offers treatment of and supervision for on-site wound care </li><li>Orders and interprets laboratory tests and diagnostic studies </li><li>Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies including controlled substances as permitted by law </li><li>Educates patients on HIV, primary care issues, and adherence strategies to prescribed medications </li><li>Documents treatment services provided or recommended in an electronic health record </li><li>Follows clinic protocols and procedures in providing and document services in a timely manner </li><li>Delivers quality care while maintaining all company metrics pertaining to productivity </li><li>Operates independently to provide healthcare services to patients </li><li>Provides daily review of laboratory, x-ray, and emergency reports </li><li>Determines the needs for patient follow-up appointments and further treatment options </li><li>Refers patients for specialty services, as needed </li><li>On-going upkeep of specialty provider network and recruitment </li><li>Serves as the resource patients need for ongoing care information, counseling and provides guidance for patients </li><li>Provides clinical and educational support to clinical staff and other programs </li><li>Educates patients and others about disease process and prevention </li><li>Collaborates with community HIV/STD partners to improve patient adherence </li><li>Supports the upkeep, tracking, monitoring and occasional reporting of patient activities </li><li>Assists with scheduling of patient appointments, referrals, updating of clinic records </li><li>Demonstrates a high level of understanding of HIPAA and OSHA regulations </li><li>Answers and returns phone calls and emails in a timely manner </li><li>Develop strong collaborative relationship with the HIV medical community </li><li>Continually updates own knowledge of HIV/AIDS through reading, conference attendance, lectures, and other educational platforms </li><li>Supervision of mid-level provider(s) and students (DMS function) </li><li>Meets regularly with the Clinical Services Officer to develop and update clinical policies and procedures (DMS function) </li><li>Assist Clinical Services Officer, as needed, in developing annual budget and operation plan (DMS function) </li><li>Participates and attends staff, department, team and community meetings upon request </li><li>Performs effectively within organization and interpersonally with co-workers </li><li>Participates in fund-raising and advocacy events </li><li>Assesses and proactively takes on new "ad hoc" duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>This list is not meant to be a comprehensive list of job duties. Other duties may be assigned.</p>