Care Team Nurse - RN

Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a nonprofit health care organization whose mission is to provide exceptional health care to people facing access barriers through clinical programs and education. We provide integrated health care services including medical, dental, and behavioral health through our 20 outpatient health centers. We deliver care with our strong "Hospitality" culture. Our organization has over 800 employees and serves more than 74,300 patients annually in the Pikes Peak and East Central regions of Colorado. Our service area covers 14 counties, from the front range to the Kansas border, with locations throughout Colorado Springs, Fountain, Divide, Limon, and Strasburg. Peak Vista is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC). 

Compensation (Pay): $32.39 to $46.96 hourly/based on experience. An additional $2.00 per hour if you hold a BSN.

A $5000 sign on bonus will be paid in the following manner: $1250 payout upon 30 days of employment, $1250 payout upon 90 days of employment, $1250 payout upon 6 months of employment, and $1250 payout after 9 months of employment*.
*Current employees are not eligible for the sign on bonus.

Loyalty Bonus - $5000 upon 1 year of service and then a $1250 payout for every additional 3 months worked. This applies to only FT employees. The amount will be prorated for PT employees.

Summary of Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD
• 403(b) Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Perks Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program

https://www.peakvista.org/resources/benefits-summary
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assesses and triages for the appropriate level of care based on comprehensive risk assessment including diagnosis, clinical judgment, and outcome goals.
• Assesses patient’s readiness for change, physical and psychosocial needs.
• Identifies and links patients to available resources, social support systems, family support, etc.
• Assesses high risk and rising risk patients consistent with the current Policies & Procedures for Care Management.
• Facilitates access to quality and cost-effective care.
• Collaborates with and maintains healthy working relationships with community partners.
• Provides education to the patients, families, care-givers.
• Encourages engagement and self-management of patients with regards to their own health.
• Provides outreach to individuals as well as the community.
• Provides in-reach to patients who are presently inactive in their healthcare.
• Demonstrates an ability to utilize technology to include, but not be limited to, the Electronic Health Records, state registries, Health Information Exchange.
• Maintains documentation of all interactions accurately and completely, implementing appropriate protocols for patients’ charts and billing practices.
• Maintains healthy working relationship with team members as well as staff from all levels of the organization.
• Supports the clinical training department and assures the Medical Assistants are competent regarding clinical skills.
• Assists providers with inbox tasks to include medication refills (per standing order SOP) and completing pertinent paperwork for patients outside needs.
• Triages and appropriately delegating follow up needs for patients regarding labs and any outside testing.
• Advocate for patient.
• Provides education as needed to include disease processes and medication regimen.
• Works with the care teams to assure schedules reviewed, patients’ charts prepared for visit.
• Understands the immunization schedule and is able support clinic staff and patients.
• Operates corporate and/or personal vehicles, if applicable, in a safe and professional manner at all times. Travels to any/all of Peak Vista’s facilities as needed.
• Promotes and demonstrates the mission, vision, and Core Values of Peak Vista.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with all departments, the management team, medical staff, and leadership.
• Embraces cultural diversity amongst ourselves and our community.
• Responsible for the human, financial, and material resources as well as data and information entrusted to us.
• Strives to deliver the best outcomes and highest quality service.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to the Compliance Plan and conflict of interest requirements.
• Enhances the effectiveness; efficiency and productivity of the department by contributing to, and participating in, departmental performance improvement goals.
• Other duties as assigned

Supervision Exercised: None

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Spanish bilingual preferred.

Education/Experience:

Education: Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required; BSN preferred.

Work Experience: Two years' experience in case management and clinical nursing preferred.

Computer Skills: Basic – ability to access the intra/internet to manage timecard, review policies and procedures, and read company communications; use e-mail to communicate with co-workers, leadership, and other departments; enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions; create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it

Certificates and Licenses:

• Current Colorado RN License, Current CPR (BCLS) certification.
• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age or older to be an eligible driver on behalf of Peak Vista.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Must meet and maintain driver criteria as prescribed by Peak Vista’s insurance underwriter.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OSHA risk level/work environmental hazards: This position has been categorized as OSHA Level One (1). See Exposure Control Plan for details. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted through 09/16/2026. This deadline is based on our current hiring needs and may be extended if necessary. Any extension will be reflected in this job posting.

*Successful candidates will complete pre-employment screening; which includes, but is not limited to a Criminal Background check. Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a drug and alcohol free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

**PVCHC participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s I-9 to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration Records. To learn more, visit: everify.com