Neurosurgery APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

We are recruiting for a motivated Neurosurgery APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our team!

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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 Insti