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UCHealth has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with our well-reputed Cardiac Critical Care team in Northern Colorado.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing personalized, evidence-based patient care at the highest level. We are looking for someone who is a good team-player, has great communications skills, eager to learn, hard-worker and has a passion for the cardiac care patient population.
REQUIRED:
*Ideally 2-3 years of Critical Care or ICU experience preferred.
*Cardiac or Cardiac Surgery experience preferred.
*Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, works well in a team environment, is able to work autonomously and is adaptable.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Exclusively inpatient care. Inpatient care is at Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, CO
*Includes management of Cardiac Critical Care ICU and PCU patients in collaboration with Cardiac Surgeons, Cardiologists, and Pulmonary Critical Care Physicians.
*Coordinates with other health care professionals.
*This role is a flex shift. There will be requirements for days and nights in a regular rotation to allow for 24/7 coverage for the ICU and cardiac surgery. The request is for 3 12-hour shifts weekly, plus one 8-hour shift every other week to be at 1.0 FTE.
*Northern Colorado is a growing area and UCHealth is growing to meet the demands of our community. Thus, this critical care APP role and responsibilities is subject to grow and change in the future.
The pay range for this position is $48.37 - $69.12/ hour. Pay is dependent on the applicant's relevant experience.
At UCHealth, we're looking for those who are talented and inspired -- those who don't shy away from daily opportunities to improve lives. For those individuals called to join our team, we want you to find more than just a career here. We want you to make extraordinary possible. Apply today.
About UCHealth
UCHealth is an innovative, nonprofit health system that delivers the highest quality medical care with an excellent patient experience. UCHealth includes 33,000 employees, 14 acute-care hospitals and hundreds of physicians across Colorado, southern Wyoming and western Nebraska. With University of Colorado Hospital on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus as its academic anchor and the only adult academic medical center in the region, UCHealth is dedicated to providing unmatched patient care in the Rocky Mountain West. Offering more than 150 clinic locations, UCHealth provides extensive community benefits and pushes the boundaries of medicine through advanced treatments and clinical trials, improving health through innovation.
Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There are no limits to your potential here.
Exceptional Benefits
We expect you to live a balanced life and enjoy the Colorado lifestyle. Our competitive compensation package includes:
*Full medical, dental and vision coverage
*403(b) Matching Retirement Plan
*Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
*Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
*Continuing education reimbursem*nt ($3,500 per fiscal year)
*Wellness benefits
*5-year incentive bonus
*Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
*Tuition reimbursem*nt and education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursem*nt each calendar year
Loan Repayment:
UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.
Requirements for Nurse Practitioners
*Master's degree in Nursing and graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
*Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) or Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is required for hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
*Unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license issued by the State Board of Nursing in the state of Colorado or compact privileges under the multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact agreement
*Unrestricted medical staff membership, with appropriate practice privileges
*Provisional prescriptive authority working towards full prescriptive authority or Full prescriptive authority
*Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in practice.
*Eligible to provide services reimbursable services and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid.
*Eligible to provide services with no sanctions or exclusion from either the Health and Human Services/Office of Inspectors General (HHS/OIG) or the General Services Administration's (GSA) List of Parties Excluded from Federal Programs.
*Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
*Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
Requirements for Physician Assistants
*Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
*Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado.
*Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C) issued by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required for hire and must be maintained throughout employment
*Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in the course of practice.
*Eligible to provide services reimbursable services and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid.
*Eligible to provide services with no sanctions or exclusion from either the Health and Human Services/Office of Inspectors General (HHS/OIG) or the General Services Administration's (GSA) List of Parties Excluded from Federal Programs.
*Unrestricted medical staff membership, with appropriate practice privileges.
*Prescriptive authority
*Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
*Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today!
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any \"qualified applicant with a disability\" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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Posted: 10-Aug-24
Location: Loveland, Colorado
Salary: Open
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Advanced Practice Registered Nurses / Physician Assistants
Internal Number: 972
Help make extraordinary possible.
UCHealth has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with our well-reputed Cardiac Critical Care team in Northern Colorado.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing personalized, evidence-based patient care at the highest level. We are looking for someone who is a good team-player, has great communications skills, eager to learn, hard-worker and has a passion for the cardiac care patient population.
REQUIRED:
*Ideally 2-3 years of Critical Care or ICU experience preferred.
*Cardiac or Cardiac Surgery experience preferred.
*Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, works well in a team environment, is able to work autonomously and is adaptable.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Exclusively inpatient care. Inpatient care is at Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, CO
*Includes management of Cardiac Critical Care ICU and PCU patients in collaboration with Cardiac Surgeons, Cardiologists, and Pulmonary Critical Care Physicians.
*Coordinates with other health care professionals.
*This role is a flex shift. There will be requirements for days and nights in a regular rotation to allow for 24/7 coverage for the ICU and cardiac surgery. The request is for 3 12-hour shifts weekly, plus one 8-hour shift every other week to be at 1.0 FTE.
*Northern Colorado is a growing area and UCHealth is growing to meet the demands of our community. Thus, this critical care APP role and responsibilities is subject to grow and change in the future.
The pay range for this position is $48.37 - $69.12/ hour. Pay is dependent on the applicant's relevant experience.
At UCHealth, we're looking for those who are talented and inspired -- those who don't shy away from daily opportunities to improve lives. For those individuals called to join our team, we want you to find more than just a career here. We want you to make extraordinary possible. Apply today.
About UCHealth
UCHealth is an innovative, nonprofit health system that delivers the highest quality medical care with an excellent patient experience. UCHealth includes 33,000 employees, 14 acute-care hospitals and hundreds of physicians across Colorado, southern Wyoming and western Nebraska. With University of Colorado Hospital on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus as its academic anchor and the only adult academic medical center in the region, UCHealth is dedicated to providing unmatched patient care in the Rocky Mountain West. Offering more than 150 clinic locations, UCHealth provides extensive community benefits and pushes the boundaries of medicine through advanced treatments and clinical trials, improving health through innovation.
Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There are no limits to your potential here.
Exceptional Benefits
We expect you to live a balanced life and enjoy the Colorado lifestyle. Our competitive compensation package includes:
*Full medical, dental and vision coverage
*403(b) Matching Retirement Plan
*Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
*Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
*Continuing education reimbursem*nt ($3,500 per fiscal year)
*Wellness benefits
*5-year incentive bonus
*Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
*Tuition reimbursem*nt and education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursem*nt each calendar year
Loan Repayment:
UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.
Requirements for Nurse Practitioners
*Master's degree in Nursing and graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
*Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) or Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is required for hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
*Unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license issued by the State Board of Nursing in the state of Colorado or compact privileges under the multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact agreement
*Unrestricted medical staff membership, with appropriate practice privileges
*Provisional prescriptive authority working towards full prescriptive authority or Full prescriptive authority
*Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in practice.
*Eligible to provide services reimbursable services and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid.
*Eligible to provide services with no sanctions or exclusion from either the Health and Human Services/Office of Inspectors General (HHS/OIG) or the General Services Administration's (GSA) List of Parties Excluded from Federal Programs.
*Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
*Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
Requirements for Physician Assistants
*Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
*Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado.
*Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C) issued by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required for hire and must be maintained throughout employment
*Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in the course of practice.
*Eligible to provide services reimbursable services and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid.
*Eligible to provide services with no sanctions or exclusion from either the Health and Human Services/Office of Inspectors General (HHS/OIG) or the General Services Administration's (GSA) List of Parties Excluded from Federal Programs.
*Unrestricted medical staff membership, with appropriate practice privileges.
*Prescriptive authority
*Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
*Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today!
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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About UCHealth
UCHealth is a $5 billion organization with more than 24,000 employees and a large, integrated network of hospitals, clinics and practices providing community-focused medicine.UCHealth invests through uncompensated care, research, education and programs to support our patients and the communities we serve. It’s part of our commitment to help as many people as possible live extraordinary lives.Together, our Northern Colorado, Metro Denver and Southern Colorado regions provide unparalleled patient care in the communities we serve. With Magnet® designations at several of our hospitals, multiple “Best Hospital” rankings by U.S. News & World Report, and several Nightingale award winners, our system improves lives.
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