Neurosurgery APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

Denver Health • Denver, CO

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About The Position

We are recruiting for a motivated Neurosurgery APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department Neurosurgeons Job Summary The Division of Neurosurgery at Denver Health Medical Center has an immediate opening for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Neurosurgery Division. Under supervision of neurosurgery and neuro-critical care faculty, the provider will provide care to neurosurgery patients. Functions as an advanced practice provider to support the neurosurgery service. Performs and assists with procedures as needed. Teaches medical, physician assistant and nursing students. Essential Functions: Patient Evaluation: Conduct patient evaluations, obtain medical histories and perform physical exams. Complete required chart documentation. (45%) Perform procedures including but not limited EVDs and bolt removal. Assist the neurosurgeon during surgical procedures. Monitor patients in the post-op period. (35%) Teaches medical students, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and nursing students who are in a neurosurgery rotation. (20%) Education: Master's Degree for physician assistant/nurse practitioner and successful completion of certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants/ANCC/AANPCB required. Work Experience: 1-3 years related clinical experience preferred. Licenses: PA-Physician Assistant - State Medical License Required or NP - Nurse Practitioner - State Medical License Required BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of medical principles and procedures. Skill in performing physical exams, formulation assessments of and treatment plans for patients. 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. Ability to competently perform Neurology specific procedures. Ability to enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs and continuing education. Accountability for role in department's productivity, efficiency and financial viability. Computer skills required Shift Varies (United States of America) Work Type Regular Salary $128,100.00 - $144,800.00 / yr 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. Denver Health was founded as City Hospital in 1860 to serve the health care needs of the rapidly developing city of Denver. Since then, we have grown alongside the community to become a complete health care system, proudly providing care for all residents -- at every point in their lives. We believe healthy people are the foundation of a vibrant community, and Denver Health has been treating and healing the people of Denver for more than 160 years. Today, Denver Health delivers preventive, primary and acute care services. We are committed to making our community a healthy place to live, work and raise a family. You’ll see that commitment in the programs we offer, through the care we provide and in our determination to achieve continuous improvement so our community always has the best care available. As a comprehensive, integrated organization, we provide hospital and emergency care to the public, regardless of ability to pay. This integration promotes continuity of care for each patient and assures health care that is delivered in the most efficient, cost-effective setting. We care for: thirty-three percent of Denver's population annually; Denver Health sees nearly 1,200,000 total patient visits annually. one in three Denver-area children each year. the needs of special populations such as the poor, uninsured, pregnant teens, persons addicted to alcohol and other substances, victims of violence and the homeless. As Colorado's primary safety-net institution, Denver Health has provided uncompensated care and serves as a model for other safety net institutions across the nation.

Requirements

• Master's Degree for physician assistant/nurse practitioner and successful completion of certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants/ANCC/AANPCB required.
• PA-Physician Assistant - State Medical License Required or NP - Nurse Practitioner - State Medical License Required
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
• Knowledge of medical principles and procedures.
• Skill in performing physical exams, formulation assessments of and treatment plans for patients.
• 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.
• Ability to competently perform Neurology specific procedures.
• Ability to enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs and continuing education.
• Accountability for role in department's productivity, efficiency and financial viability.
• Computer skills required

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years related clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations, obtain medical histories and perform physical exams. Complete required chart documentation.
• Perform procedures including but not limited EVDs and bolt removal.
• Assist the neurosurgeon during surgical procedures.
• Monitor patients in the post-op period.
• Teaches medical students, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and nursing students who are in a neurosurgery rotation.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level