Community Medical Services

Join CMS as a Nurse Practitioner - Making a Difference in the Communities We Serve

Denver, CO

full-time
Outpatient

Job Highlights

  • Long Term Assignment
  • Opportunity to Give Back to an Underserved Community
  • Opportunity to Give Back to Veterans Who Served Our Country
  • Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Nurse Practitioner to assist patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances for our Denver, CO, location (West Colfax Ave).

    Pay Range: $70-75/hr

    Schedule: Monday through Friday 9:00a - 5:00p and one Saturday per month

    To thrive in this role, you must be able to:

    • Bring sensitivity to the needs of those who are chemically dependent.
    • Ensure all medical evaluations, medical histories, and physical examinations are complete before patients receive initial dose of medication.
    • Manage ongoing treatment, including signing medical orders, treatment plans, and documentation required by state and federal laws.
    • Maintain responsibility for patients’ case management, including chronic health problems, health conditions, and prescription medication management.
    • Accurately complete same-day clinical documentation using required visit templates entered into the Electronic Health Record.
    • Perform comprehensive physical examinations of patients and facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities as needed for continuum of care.
    • Collaborate with the Medical Director to ensure patients’ healthcare needs are met.
    • Educate patients, families, staff, and community members on medication actions, side effects, and proper health and nutrition habits.

    Qualifications:

    • Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in state of employment
    • CPR Certification Required
    • First Aid Certification Required
    • Clinical experience in substance abuse rehabilitation and Opioid treatment preferred
    • Experience documenting into an electronic medical record
    • Ability to complete a valid fingerprint clearance and tuberculosis test

    Location Insights

    • A+

      Access to Parks

    • A+

      Access to Restaurants

    • A

      Access to Outdoor Activities

    • A

      Commute

    • A-

      Overall

    • B-

      Public Schools

    • Total Population

      705,576

    • Median Rent

      $1,311

    • Median Home Value

      $390,600

    • Median Income

      $68,592

    Posted September 18, 2024