Care Synergy·Greeley, Colorado
Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients within hospice, palliative, and home health programs. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to develop plans of care, perform physical exams, and manage patient symptoms.
Pathways PACE has an immediate opening for a Nurse Practitioner.
Location: Greeley, CO
Status: Full-time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-5, on-call rotating basis
$113,598 - $133,598 annually
Supplemental pay: Based on position, schedule and/or availability: Paid Mileage/Shift Differentials/Stipends
Sixty-two and a half cents per mile – one of the highest in the industry!
Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in the hospice, palliative and/or home health programs. The Nurse Practitioner functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team/Group (IDT/IDG) and collaborates closely with the Medical Director/Chief Medical Officer, physicians, nurses and other health care professionals.
Performs physical exams and conducts consultations to evaluate the patient’s health status, including relevant health and medical history and current physical or psychosocial complaints; formulates differential diagnoses based on the information obtained.
Determines clinical appropriateness of hospice, palliative and/or home health admissions, transfers from palliative care to hospice and discharge of hospice or palliative patients as needed. Provides appropriate recommendations of care such as hospice, rehabilitation, ongoing aggressive and/or palliative care. Collaborates with other healthcare providers and agencies to provide and coordinate services for patients and families/caregivers.
Assesses the individual needs of the patient, including pain and symptom management, goal setting, clarification of treatment options, advanced care planning, illness and end-of-life issues. Participates in the development of the patient’s Plan of Care (POC) in IDT/IDG meetings, facilitating discussions and clarification of patient and family goals.
Writes orders, prescribes medications and other treatment modalities for symptom control; communicates recommendations to referring provider and nursing staff.
Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests relative to the patient’s needs.
Conducts face-to-face visits with hospice patients at time of recertification according to statutory requirements.
Prepares and maintains timely and accurate patient records to support sound medical practice and coding for reimbursement for services provided.
Provides ongoing support to clinical staff.
Works with HIM Department to ensure medical documentation is authorized/approved as required.
Minimum
Education: Graduate from a nationally accredited educational program as an advanced practitioner of nursing, or adult, family or geriatric nurse practitioner.
Minimum
Experience: One to two (1-2) years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner; experience in Program of All-Inclusive Care (PACE), Hospice, Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Pediatrics, Oncology or related field of medicine preferred .
Required
License:
Current Colorado RN and APN/NP licenses.
Board certified as Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner by the AANP or ANCC.
Valid Colorado state driver’s license.
Prescriptive authority and DEA number.
Current CPR certification. CPR must be provided and/or obtained within 14 days of hire.
• Must be able to obtain hospital privileges at all local hospitals.
• Ability to lift minimum of 50 lbs.
Care Synergy is a network of mission driven, nonprofit healthcare organizations dedicated to caring for very ill, frail, and primarily elderly individuals by keeping them at home and out of the hospital while maximizing comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
The Care Synergy enterprise includes a group of collaborating nonprofit Affiliates across Colorado’s Front Range that share resources, expertise, and infrastructure to deliver high quality, compassionate care. Collectively, the enterprise generates approximately $100 million in annual revenue and serves thousands of individuals and families each year through hospice, home health, palliative care, CAPABLE, wellness, and PACE programs.
Across the Care Synergy network, the organizations provide significant community impact, including more than 7,000 hospice patients served annually, more than 2,000 palliative care patients, more than 355,000 hospice days of care each year, and more than $1.6 million in charitable care provided annually.
Care Synergy affiliated programs include The Denver Hospice, Pathways Hospice, Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care, Colorado Visiting Nurse Association, CAPABLE, and Superior Medical Equipment, along with PACE programs including Colorado PACE and Pathways PACE.
If you need assistance completing the electronic application please contact our Talent Acquisition team via email at cs-recruitment@caresynergynetwork.org. You may also call the Human Resources Department at (303) 228-5647. Applications can be completed in-person at any one of our affiliate office locations.
The Organization does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, creed, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation/identity, transgender status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classifications.
Market context
In Colorado, advanced-practice roles often draw steady demand in home-based care and other patient-facing settings, especially for clinicians who can travel locally and work independently in varied home environments. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for an active, unrestricted license, board certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, and comfort with flexible field-based work. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm travel expectations and licensure details before applying.
