Colorado Nonprofit Association

Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Position: Nurse Practitioner

Classification: Non- Exempt

Reports to: Clinical Services Officer

Location: Denver, CO 

Schedule: *Spit time between both Denver facilities.

 Mon 10am-6:30pm

Tues-Friday 8am-4:30pm

2^nd Saturday of every month 9am-1:30pm

About Us

At Colorado Health Network (CHN), we recognize that our greatest asset is our people. We are deeply committed to creating a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage individuals with lived experiences to apply, as these unique perspectives enrich our work and strengthen our connection to the communities we serve.

Our team thrives on the collective strengths of individuals from diverse backgrounds, including age, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, HIV status, and beyond. We celebrate all who seek to contribute to our mission and serve those in need. When you join CHN, you’re joining a culture that values service, innovation, wellness, and anti-oppression.

If you are passionate about making a tangible difference, empowering individuals, and working in a collaborative, inclusive environment, we would love to hear from you.

Position Summary:
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.

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Essential Job Functions:

• Assess and establish a presumptive diagnosis and implements treatment plans for their patient population
• Prescribe, adjust or discontinue medications or therapies as appropriate
• Make accurate and complete entries into the electronic medical record
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing and consult as appropriate
• Prescribe appropriate medical therapy utilizing evidenced based practice
• Medication-assisted treatment following agency protocols
• Provides direct medical services to people accessing the CHN Medical Clinic, including: HIV, primary care, PrEP, HCV, gender affirming care, and STI treatment
• Promotes a clinic environment welcoming all patients regardless of gender or sexual orientation
• Care includes but is not limited to a comprehensive medical history, physical exam, assessment, and development of a treatment plan
• Offers treatment of and supervision for on-site wound care
• Orders and interprets laboratory tests and diagnostic studies
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies including controlled substances as permitted by law
• Educates patients on HIV, primary care issues, and adherence strategies to prescribed medications
• Delivers quality care while maintaining all company metrics pertaining to productivity
• Operates independently to provide healthcare services to patients
• Provides daily review of laboratory, x-ray, and emergency reports
• Determines the needs for patient follow-up appointments and further treatment options
• Refers patients for specialty services, as needed
• On-going upkeep of specialty provider network and recruitment
• Serves as the resource patients need for ongoing care information, counseling and provides guidance for patients
• Provides clinical and educational support to clinical staff and other programs
• Educates patients and others about disease process and prevention
• Collaborates with community HIV/STD partners to improve patient adherence
• Supports the upkeep, tracking, monitoring and occasional reporting of patient activities
• Demonstrates a high level of understanding of HIPAA and OSHA regulations
• Answers and returns phone calls and emails in a timely manner
• Develop strong collaborative relationship with the HIV medical community
• Continually updates own knowledge of HIV/AIDS through reading, conference attendance, lectures, and other educational platforms
• Supervision of mid-level provider(s) and students (DMS function)
• Meets regularly with the Clinical Services Officer to develop and update clinical policies and procedures (DMS function)
• Assist Clinical Services Officer, as needed, in developing annual budget and operation plan (DMS function)
• Participates and attends staff, department, team and community meetings upon request
• Performs effectively within organization and interpersonally with co-workers
• Participates in fund-raising and advocacy events
• Assesses and proactively takes on new “ad hoc” duties as assigned

This list is not meant to be a comprehensive list of job duties. Other duties may be assigned.