Orthopedic Surgery APP PRNIntermittent

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Job Summary

The Orthopedic Department at Denver Health Medical Center is recruiting for a PRN/Intermittent advanced care provider to join our team. Under general supervision works with physician clinical and leadership staff to provide specialty care to patients. Examines and diagnoses patients and develops treatment plans. As appropriate for clinical setting provides treatment for orthopedic related injuries emergencies follow up screening and testing. Performs diagnostic testing referral as needed writes prescriptions and performs procedures within the scope of expertise protocols and available equipment. They also ensure an environment of safe quality care and continual quality improvement. Demonstrates sound clinical judgment professional communication skills timely and compliant documentation and is responsible for professional growth through participation in continuing education staff development and committee involvement.


Essential Functions:

• Monitors and evaluates the medical condition of patients in collaboration with the physician and with other disciplines to meet standards of care or by applying appropriate protocols and makes decisions regarding treatment. Refers patient to other services as appropriate. 10
• Determines and assesses the health status of patients by reviewing records taking comprehensive medical histories and performing physical examinations. 10
• Orders and administers appropriate medications within the limits of the appropriate statutory restrictions. 10
• Initiates performs or directs other healthcare professionals to perform screenings and diagnostic tests. 10
• Completes required documentation legibly thoroughly and in a timely manner. Prepares and maintains complete and accurate charts case files and records 10
• Precepts APP students by following Denver Health guidelines for trainees. 10
• Maintains and enhances professional growth and development. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable current medical literature. 10
• Attends and participates in staff meetings. 10
• Participates in clinical education of healthcare students as seen fit by the supervising medical staff. 10
• Involvement in clinical coordination quality and process improvement efforts which may encompass protocol development strategic planning and other administrative tasks as necessary to support practice environment. 10

Education:

• Masters Degree Required

Work Experience:

• 13 years relevant experience preferred.

Licenses:

• DORA Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License Required
• BLSBasic Life Support (BLS/CPR) AHA American Heart Association Required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical and nursing principals procedures and community resources.
• Skill in eliciting history from patients performing physical exams and formulating assessments of and treatment plans for patients.
• Demonstrates strong surgical assist skills within scope of practice.
• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers other departments and the public.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent work with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation. Epic preferred.
• Microsoft Office products.

Shift

Work Type

Salary

Benefits

• Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3

• Onsite employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Community resource navigation support

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands travel and more

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safetysensitive positions must pass a preemployment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated highquality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 schoolbased health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety a Public Health Institute an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorados primary and essential safetynet institution Denver Health is a missiondriven 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 185000 individuals and 67000 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.