Nurse Practitioner

Ho-Chunk, Inc.

. Deliver direct outpatient primary care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeTowaoc • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $51 - $53 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced clinical proficiency in diagnosing and managing acute and chronic health conditions for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, while effectively collaborating within an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Maintains compliance with IHS and UMUHC standards and demonstrates cultural competency in serving American Indian/Alaska Native communities.

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Nurse Practitioner LicenseClinical Experience in Primary CareAdvanced Clinical ProficiencyElectronic Health Record NavigationInterdisciplinary Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Health AssessmentsClinical DiagnosesDisease ManagementDiagnostic Imaging InterpretationLaboratory Test EvaluationMedication PrescriptionTreatment PlanningPatient DocumentationQuality Assurance ParticipationInfection Prevention/Control

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRespectful Interaction with Community MembersIndependent Clinical Decision-Making

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Record Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner National CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Industry Keywords

Patient-Centered Medical HomeTribal Health SettingIHS PoliciesUMUHC RegulationsClinical Practice Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver direct outpatient primary care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
Perform health assessments, evaluations, clinical diagnoses, acute and chronic disease management, treatment planning, and preventive services
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic imaging, laboratory tests, and clinical procedures
Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions in compliance with applicable laws, IHS policies, and credentialed privileges
Function as an active clinician member of the Patient-Centered Medical Home team
Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, behavioral health providers, pharmacists, public health nurses, and social services
Initiate specialty referrals and coordinate continuity of care
Recommend Purchased/Referred Care options to the Medical Director when external specialty consultation is required
Coordinate emergency stabilization, higher-level care transfers, and continuity with outside healthcare facilities
Participate in scheduled outpatient clinics, same-day urgent care appointments, and walk-in patient care
Document patient encounters, clinical notes, and consults in the Government’s EHR within 24 hours
Resolve chart deficiencies within 24 hours
Participate in Quality Assurance, Infection Prevention/Control, Patient Safety, accreditation reviews, and clinical quality improvement programs
Comply with applicable IHS, UMUHC, and Medical Staff bylaws, rules, regulations, clinical practice standards, and occupational safety policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner educational program (Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing)
Minimum of three (3) years of recent clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner providing primary care services to pediatric and adult patients
Must satisfy all IHS and UMUHC credentialing and clinical privileging requirements prior to commencing direct patient care
Advanced clinical proficiency in diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic health conditions across pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations
Demonstrated skill in ordering, reading, and synthesizing complex diagnostic data, laboratory studies, and imaging
Practical skill in navigating electronic health record systems to complete clinical entries, chart reviews, orders, and referrals within 24 hours
Proven ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team and communicate respectfully with tribal community members and facility staff
Understanding of American Indian / Alaska Native culture and community health priorities within a tribal health setting
Ability to exercise independent clinical medical decision-making while adhering to professional medical standards
Current, active, valid, and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license issued by any U.S. State, Territory, or the District of Columbia
Current, active DEA registration appropriate to the scope of practice
National certification as a Nurse Practitioner appropriate to clinical specialty
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications if required by the Service Unit
Completion of federal background investigation forms
Clearance under the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act
OPM background check clearance and HHS-590 badge issuance for facility access and IT systems credentials (PIV Smartcard)
Immunization documentation for Tetanus, Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), and Hepatitis B immunity/declination
Negative Tuberculosis (TB) screening completed within six (6) months prior to contract assignment
Physical examination certification completed within the preceding 12 months
Ability to perform bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, and other physical activities required in outpatient clinical practice
Capability to lift up to twenty (20) pounds
Physical capability to complete an 8-hour workday within established clinic operating hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive federal benefits package
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan participation
One-year base period with four 1-year option periods, up to 5 years total duration