Alpine Physician Partners·Lakewood, Colorado
The Geriatric Nurse Practitioner will perform comprehensive patient health assessments and manage diagnostic tests. They will also establish follow-up evaluations and maintain accurate patient records.
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Independent group practice of 13 physicians and one geriatric nurse practitioner seeks a geriatric nurse practitioner to join our established outpatient geriatric clinic. The position will split the practice days between our Lakewood and Westminster offices. This position offers competitive salary and benefits. No call obligations. Epic EMR. Great work environment.
Clinics are Located in the suburbs of Denver, CO and close to great biking, hiking and various entertainment venues. This community is touted as one of the best destinations in Colorado to raise a family and is recognized nationally by Forbes as one of the top places to move in the country.
The Position: · Performs a comprehensive patient health assessment, including health history, annual wellness visits
· Orders, administers and analyzes diagnostic tests.
· Performs advanced technical procedures.
· Establishes systematic follow-up for evaluation of the plan of care and reassesses and modifies the plan, as necessary, including initiation of referrals and consultation with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.
· Maintains accurate, legible and confidential records.
· Trains patients and families on managing illnesses or injuries and disease prevention.
· Develops and maintains a good working relationship with the healthcare team.
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities):
· Possess current, valid licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing from the Colorado Medical Board
· Valid Prescriptive Authority in the State of Colorado
· Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification
Job Schedule: Full time
4 days a week.
Salary Range: 95-132k
Benefits: Top-rated malpractice insurance coverage
Health insurance
Retirement program
Performance bonus potential
Candidates must possess current licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse in Colorado and have valid prescriptive authority. Additionally, current DEA certification is required.
Market context
Geriatric nurse practitioner openings in Colorado are often driven by an aging patient population and the need for advanced primary and chronic care support in outpatient and senior-focused settings. This role is competitive because it requires active Colorado APRN licensure, prescriptive authority, and DEA certification, while the listed benefits include health insurance, retirement, malpractice coverage, and performance bonus potential. Before applying, confirm your licensure and DEA details are current and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full posting.
