Advanced Practice Provider - Trauma Level II
Boulder Community Hospital
Advanced Practice Provider - Trauma Level II Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303
$56.40 - $83.35 an hour - Per Diem Days. Various shifts and hours per week *Range includes per diem and weekend differential. Boulder Community Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider in the Trauma Surgical Services department who is responsible for practicing medicine with physician supervision, including conducting exams and writing prescriptions. Within a physician NP or PA relationship, APP exercises autonomy in medical decision making and provides a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. The role will focus on care of our trauma patients, and will assist in pre- and post-operative care, admission and discharge processes, post-hospital follow up and documentation in compliance with joint commission requirements. This role will collaborate with nursing to develop standards of care and education to best care for trauma patients, and be involved in quality improvement for this population. Surgical assistance in the OR and with procedures will be on an as-needed basis as requested by surgeons. The focus of this role will be trauma patients, but may involve general and acute care patients as needed.
Benefits: •403(b)Retirement plan •Education assistance program •Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki •Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions •Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family
Qualifications •Graduation from a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program as required by licensure. •Active Colorado Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner License. •Credentialed by the Boulder Community Hospital Medical Staff Office. •BLS and ACLS certification required within 3 months of start date. •PALS and ATLS certification required within 6 months of start date •One year of trauma, surgical critical care, or general surgery experience is required, with 3 or more years preferred
Responsibilities •Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients. Reviews patient records. •Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed. •Performs complete physical exam and records findings. Establishes presumptive diagnosis. •Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. •Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention. •Prepares written prescription orders for drugs. •Assists in transition of care from inpatient to outpatient settings. •Completes billing for hospital and clinic visits in a timely manner. •Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention. •Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provides patient education. •Assists physicians by recording patient progress notes. Issue diagnostic orders and transcribes orders. •Ability to assess, diagnose, and treat all ages served.
About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado Boulder Community Health’s vision is partnering to create and care for the healthiest community in the nation. We are a community owned-and-operated nonprofit health system dedicated to providing local access to high-quality medical care to our community in Boulder and surrounding areas. We are known across Colorado for our clinical excellence in heart care, neurosurgery, stroke care, orthopedics and cancer care. We’re proud of our tradition of being an early adopter of new technologies and medical techniques that improve care for our patients. We are a Certified Level II Trauma Center with numerous awards and recognition including the 2023 Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award, 2022 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care from Leapfrog, Money Magazine and Newsweek and Boulder Weekly’s 2022 Best Hospital. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, living and working in Boulder means enjoying the outdoors and natural beauty, bringing a fresh perspective to healthcare practice. As an employee at Boulder Community Health, you will enjoy working in state-of-the-art facilities with competitive compensation and benefits, including health/dental/life, tuition reimbursement and an on-site fitness center. You also have access to an incredible Employee Wellness and Support program, employee activities, discounts and more!
EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace. BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text. This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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