Pediatric Urgent Care APP

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Denver Health Medical Center is recruiting a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Pediatric Emergency Department and Urgent Care (PEDUC) and Pediatric Virtual Urgent Care (PVUC) team of 13 physicians and 7 advanced practice providers (APPs). Our Pediatric Emergency Department and Urgent Care (PEDUC) is a co-located pediatric emergency department and pediatric urgent care that sees approximately 30,000 visits per year and is open 24/7, 365 days per year. The PEDUC has a separate ambulance entrance, waiting room and staff from the Adult Emergency Department on the Denver Health main campus, and is a Level 2 verified ACS trauma center. Denver Health Medical Center has an inpatient pediatric ward and PICU for admissions. Our telemedicine Pediatric Virtual Urgent Care is growing and will be open 7 days per week by Summer 2025. Denver Health's mission is to provide access to high quality preventive, acute, and chronic health care for all citizens of Denver, regardless of ability to pay. Denver Health is affiliated with the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and the PEDUC serves as a training site for emergency medicine, pediatric and family medicine residents as well as medical and APP students. Providers interested in practicing and teaching within an integrated health system committed to providing level one care for all are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary:

Under attending physician supervision, the APP in the PEDUC and PVUC will provide in-person and virtual acute care to pediatric patients (ages 0-19 years) including performing history and physical exams, ordering diagnostic workups as indicated by clinical presentation and setting, development of a treatment plan, consultation with medical and surgical specialties, arranging necessary outpatient follow up, prescribing medications, performing procedures within the scope of expertise and departmental protocols, and completing thorough and timely documentation. The applicant must function well as part of a multi-disciplinary team and should be highly self-motivated, organized, and capable of using their time efficiently. At least one year of experience in an urgent care or emergency care setting is preferred, with a significant portion of that time caring for pediatric patients.

Essential Functions:

• Monitors and evaluates medical condition of patient and under the supervision of a physician and in collaboration with other disciplines and standards of care or applying appropriate protocols, make decisions regarding treatment changes. Refers patient to specialized services as needed. (20%)
• Determines and assesses the health status of patients by reviewing records, taking comprehensive medical histories, and performing physical examinations. (20%)
• Orders and administers appropriate medications within the limits of the appropriate statutory limitations or refers patient to a caregiver in a specialty area. Initiates, performs or directs other healthcare professionals to perform screenings and diagnostic tests. (15%)
• Completes required documentation legibly, thoroughly and in a timely manner. Prepares and maintains complete and accurate charts, case files and records. (10%)
• Participates in clinical education of healthcare students as seen fit by the supervising medical staff. (5%)
• May be assigned to perform lead work and/or involvement in clinical coordination, health station management or responsibility for special projects which may encompass protocol development, management planning, scheduling and other administrative tasks as necessary to support practice environment. (10%)
• Attends and participates in administrative staff meetings. Utilizes the principles and practices of effective communication to elicit information, negotiate problem resolution, and/or garner support for various programs or policies. (10%)
• Follows established departmental policies and procedures, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control standards. (10%)

Education:

• Master's Degree Required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years related clinical experience preferred.

Licenses:

• CNAA-Certified Nursing Administration Advanced - AONL - American Organization for Nursing Leadership Required and
• CSRC-Controlled Substance Regulation Certification - DEA - Drug Enforcement Agency Required and
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical principals and procedures.
• Knowledge of community resources for appropriate procedures.
• Skill in eliciting history from patients, performing physical exams and formulating assessments of and treatment plans for patients.
• Ordering appropriate diagnostic studies to aid in diagnosis.
• Knowledge of appropriate administration and prescription of medications.
• Skill in utilizing the principles and practices of effective and persuasive communication to elicit information, negotiate problem resolution, and/or garner support for various programs or policies.
• Skill in obtaining information from patients, calming and reassuring patients and motivating patients to accept treatments.
• Ability to exercise initiative and judgment in selecting proper treatment.
• Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Ability to prepare accurate reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public.
• Computer skills required.
• Computer skills preferred.

Benefits of practicing at Denver Health include:

• Mission alignment
• Academic affiliation with the University of Colorado
• Student teaching opportunities
• Competitive salary/benefits
• Loan repayment opportunities through National and Colorado Health Service Corps
• Conveniently located in Denver with access to a thriving cultural scene, diverse neighborhoods, natural beauty and 300+ days of sunshine per year

As Colorado's primary safety net institution, Denver Health is the leading provider of underserved care in the state of Colorado.

Applicants should apply online.

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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 Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.