Nurse Practitioner -Specialty Care - Colorado Springs

Overview

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hosp Central, US:

CO:

Colorado Springs

Department: Pre Procedure Svcs

Work Schedule: Part Time, 48.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $47.44 - $71.16 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant s relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary: Provides specialty health care services in both outpatient and acute care settings for certain acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination.
• Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies.
• Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care.
• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions, including use of prescriptive authority and referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health and wellness, treatment options, and community resources.
• Provides care in the context of promoting age and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision-making and the right to self-determination.
• Provides inpatient and/or outpatient care to include preoperative, intra-operative, and post-operative services, as well as critical care/intensive care medical management.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

• Essential
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider
• Nurse Practitioner
• Registered Nurse
• Minimum Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Master s degree in Nursing and graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with specialization in area of practice.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) and as a Nurse Practitioner;
  Unrestricted medical staff membership with appropriate practice privileges.
• Prescriptive authority as appropriate, per medical staff privileging process.
• Certification by ANCC or AANP; licensing verification by the State Board of Nursing; search of HSS, EPLS, and DEA systems.
• Appropriate credentialing through Medical Staff Services.
• Minimum Experience:
  
  Preferred: 5 years of experience in the identified area of expertise.
• IF APPLICABLE: BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer; card in-hand before start date. Card must be valid through sixty days of hire.

• Employees are our number one asset. UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.

• Recognition
  • Performance bonus: 3-Year Incentive Bonus awarded annually; paid out in October during the third year of employment.
  • Performance-based pay increase:
    Annual Merit Pay Increase based on evaluation process.
  • Market reviews:
    Base pay aligned with market standards.

• Health and well-being
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage; 24/7 mental health support for employees and dependents.
  • Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
  • Free  membership.
  • Voluntary benefits such as accident, critical illness, group legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
  • Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
  • New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck.
  • Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
  • Short-term and long-term disability with buy-up options.

• Retirement and savings
  • 403(b) plan with employer matching; additional 457(b) plan may be available.
  • Flexible spending accounts; health savings account available with HDP plan.

• Education and career growth
  • UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs; up to 100% tuition coverage for specific degrees.
  • Other programs may provide up to $10,000/year tuition reimbursement or up to $5,250/year pre-paid.
  • Access to Linked In Learning and internal professional…