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Job Summary

The Denver Health Orthopedics Department is recruiting for a temporary (3 month contract) Advanced Care Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our team from January-April. This position will work in OR trauma surgery settings (2 days/week) as well as outpatient clinic settings (2days/week).

Under general supervision, works with physician, clinical, and leadership staff to provide specialty care to patients. Examines and diagnoses patients and develops treatment plans. As appropriate for clinical setting provides treatment for orthopedic related injuries, emergencies, follow up, screening and testing. Performs diagnostic testing, referral as needed, writes prescriptions, and performs procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols and available equipment. They also ensure an environment of safe quality care and continual quality improvement. Demonstrates sound clinical judgment, professional communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and is responsible for professional growth through participation in continuing education, staff development, and committee involvement.


Essential Functions:

• Monitors and evaluates the medical condition of patients in collaboration with the physician and with other disciplines to meet standards of care or by applying appropriate protocols, and makes decisions regarding treatment. Refers patient to other services as appropriate. (10%)
• Determines and assesses the health status of patients by reviewing records, taking comprehensive medical histories, and performing physical examinations. (10%)
• Orders and administers appropriate medications within the limits of the appropriate statutory restrictions. (10%)
• Initiates, performs or directs other healthcare professionals to perform screenings and diagnostic tests. (10%)
• Completes required documentation legibly, thoroughly, and in a timely manner. Prepares and maintains complete and accurate charts, case files and records (10%)
• Precepts APP students by following Denver Health guidelines for trainees. (10%)
• Maintains and enhances professional growth and development. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable current medical literature. (10%)
• Attends and participates in staff meetings. (10%)
• Participates in clinical education of healthcare students as seen fit by the supervising medical staff. (10%)
• Involvement in clinical coordination, quality, and process improvement efforts which may encompass protocol development, strategic planning, and other administrative tasks as necessary to support practice environment. (10%)

Education:

• Master's Degree Required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years Relevant experience preferred.

Licenses:

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required and
• APN - Advanced Nurse Practitioner - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required or
• PA-Physician Assistant - State Medical Board Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical and nursing principals, procedures, and community resources.
• Skill in eliciting history from patients, performing physical exams and formulating assessments of and treatment plans for patients.
• Demonstrates strong surgical assist skills within scope of practice.
• Ordering appropriate diagnostic studies to aid in diagnosis.
• Knowledge of appropriate administration and prescription of medications.
• Ability to exercise initiative and judgment in selecting proper treatment.
• Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other departments and the public.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent work with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation. Epic preferred.
• Microsoft Office products.

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Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program 

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

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About Denver Health

Take your career to the next level at Denver Health, where we offer a robust benefits package and endless opportunities for growth. Denver Health is a nationally-ranked, locally-trusted, premier healthcare institution located in the heart of Denver, Colorado.Twenty-five percent of all Denver residents, or approximately 150,000 individuals, receive their health care here. We are known as an integrated health care system that encompasses multidisciplinary academic specialties, a community health system, a level I adult trauma center, pediatric emergency and urgent care center home to Denver Public Health and many of the nation's leaders in medicine.Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Denver Health we pride ourselves on our commitment to diversity. Equal opportunity is a fundamental principle of Denver Health. As an equal opportunity employer, Denver Health is committed to recruit, hire, promote and administer all human resource actions in a non-discriminatory manner. Denver Health is committed to providing equal opportunities in all business practices and to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetic information, religion, sex, pregnancy, disab...ility, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or veteran status (collectively “protected status”). Denver Health strives to maintain a work environment that is free from unlawful harassment and discrimination and will not tolerate any such conduct by employees or directed at employees within the scope of their employment. Read the full Human Resources Employee Principles and Practices policy.

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