Nurse Practitioner of Physician Assistant - Pulmonary Division

National Jewish Health•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) contributes to the clinical, educational, and research missions of the organization. This role may involve providing clinical care in inpatient or outpatient settings, telehealth, and triage. The APP conducts regular health assessments, diagnoses, and manages acute and chronic conditions, formulating comprehensive plans that include treatment, psychosocial support, health education, and counseling. Collaboration with other health professionals is key for assessing and managing health problems, ensuring continuity of care, and coordinating community services. The APP also contributes to the development, maintenance, evaluation, and evolution of the healthcare delivery system. Essential duties include providing quality care for patients and families, managing chronic and acute conditions, and promoting health. This involves performing and documenting history and physical exams, gathering and reviewing medical data, communicating with referring providers, and developing and implementing patient care plans. The APP monitors and documents patient progress, revises care plans as needed, and interprets test results. They identify and intervene appropriately with problems requiring specialty referral or escalation. Additionally, the APP acts as a consultant, presents educational programs to community groups, and contributes to the organization's education and research mission through participation in projects, presentations, professional organizations, precepting, and other scholarly activities. The APP functions as a role model, encouraging professional behaviors, and represents advanced practice on organizational committees. Compliance with all applicable policies, laws, rules, and regulations, including those from the Colorado Medical Board, Joint Commission, Medicare, and Medicaid, is required. Maintaining current licenses, board certifications, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications is also essential.

Requirements

Graduate degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
Colorado PA license or APRN license and prescriptive authority
DEA Registration
PA or NP certification by a national certifying body
Current CPR/BLS certification
ACLS or PALS certification if applicable for specific practice area

Nice To Haves

1 year of recent and related experience as an Advanced Practice Provider

Responsibilities

Contribute to the clinical, educational, and research missions of the organization
Provide clinical care in the inpatient or outpatient setting, telehealth, and triage
Provide regular health assessments, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic conditions
Formulate plans that include treatment, psychosocial support, health education, and counseling
Collaborate with other health professionals in assessing and managing health problems, maintaining continuity of care, and coordinating community services
Contribute to the development, maintenance, evaluation, and change of the health care delivery system
Provide quality care for patients and families, manage chronic and acute conditions, and manage health maintenance and promotion
Perform and document the history and physical exam, gather data from the medical record, review outside medical records, and communicate with referring providers
Develop and implement the plan of care
Monitor and document the progress of each patient, revise plan of care as needed, interpret and monitor test results
Identify and appropriately intervene with problems that require specialty referral or escalation to a higher level of care
Act as a consultant and present current educational programs to requesting community groups, organizations, or individuals
Contribute to the education and research mission of the organization through participation in research or quality improvement projects, presentations, professional organizations, precepting, and other scholarly activities
Function as a role model and encourage professional behaviors in dealing with patients, families, significant others, and other members of the multidisciplinary team
Represent advanced practice, Department, or Division on appropriate organizational committees
Abide by applicable National Jewish policies, and comply with all laws, rules, and regulations concerning advanced practice, including but not limited to Colorado Medical Board, Joint Commission Medicare and Medicaid rules and regulations
Maintain current license, board certification, BLS and/or ACLS or PALS certification appropriate to clinical responsibilities and stay up to date with changes in regulations

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations
Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire
Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years
Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees
Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution
Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices
Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes