After Hours Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Grand River Health Main Campus•Rifle, CO

1d•$56 - $61

About The Position

At Grand River, we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors and proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect , friendliness , and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care . What You'll Do Assess, plan, and provide emergent, urgent and acute primary care in the After Hours Clinic for Grand River Hospital District. Our After Hours Care is a high-quality alternative to the Emergency Department for treating non-threatening illnesses and injuries. Examines patients, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data including health history and results of examinations under the supervision of a physician. Works in collaboration with Physicians to assess the physical needs of patients admitted to the After Hours Clinic. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to Physicians and other departments. Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. In addition to clinical duties, participates in quality assurance planning, initiatives, and improvement projects. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Requirements

Physician Assistant: Requires graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Active Colorado Physician Assistant licensure required.
National Physician Assistant certification through NCCPA preferred.
Master’s Degree in area of specialty preferred.
American Heart Association ACLS and PALS certifications are required upon hire and must be maintained throughout GRHD employment.
3 to 5 years working experience in an Emergency Department and/or clinical setting in a similar role preferred.
Nurse Practitioner: Requires active Colorado Licensure as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner in area of specialty based on RN licensure and Colorado authority for advanced practice.
American Heart Associaiton ACLS and PALS certifications are required upon hire and must be maintained throughout GRHD employment.
3 to 5 years' working experience in an Emergency Department and/or clinical setting in a similar role preferred.

Nice To Haves

National Physician Assistant certification through NCCPA preferred.
Master’s Degree in area of specialty preferred.
3 to 5 years working experience in an Emergency Department and/or clinical setting in a similar role preferred.
3 to 5 years' working experience in an Emergency Department and/or clinical setting in a similar role preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, and provide emergent, urgent and acute primary care
Examines patients, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data including health history and results of examinations under the supervision of a physician
Works in collaboration with Physicians to assess the physical needs of patients admitted to the After Hours Clinic
Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to Physicians and other departments
Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment
Participates in quality assurance planning, initiatives, and improvement projects