Nocturnist NP/PA Instructor – Emergency Medicine

CU Denver; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 112,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(a) Employer contribution 10%

Paid Time Off

Vacation days 22/year

Sick days 15/year

Holiday days 11/year

Tuition benefit

ECO Pass

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO, is seeking a Nocturnist - NP/PA Instructor in Emergency Medicine to provide patient care in the ED and Clinical Decision Unit, with a predominantly night schedule and night shift differential. Responsibilities include performing histories and exams for low-acuity patients, assisting in management, triage, scheduling, and education.

Requires active CO PA/NP licensure, a master's degree, and BLS/ACLS/ATLS certification;

Qualifications

• Active and current license to practice as physician assistant or nurse practitioner in Colorado.
• Master's degree for physician assistants or nurse practitioners.
• Certificate of completion from a PA or NP program accredited by CAAHEP or ARC-PA.
• Current and active BLS, ACLS and ATLS certifications.
• Minimum of one-year clinical emergency care or urgent care experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs histories and physicals on episodic, low acuity patients in the ED as delegated by physicians.
• Collects, reviews and correlates data to assist physician in medical management.
• Assists physician by triaging and monitoring patients and referring for appropriate care.
• Assists in scheduling patients for clinical appointments and procedures; participates in patient education.
• Performs, or assists with, direct patient care services as needed.
• Participates in quality improvement and compliance activities.

Skills

Active license in CO (PA/NP)

BLS certification

ACLS certification

ATLS certification

Clinical emergency care experience

Education

Master's degree (PA/NP)

CAAHEP/ARC-PA accredited program

Job description

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO, is seeking a Nocturnist - NP/PA Instructor in Emergency Medicine to provide patient care in the ED and Clinical Decision Unit, with a predominantly night schedule and night shift differential. Responsibilities include performing histories and exams for low-acuity patients, assisting in management, triage, scheduling, and education.

Requires active CO PA/NP licensure, a master's degree, and BLS/ACLS/ATLS certification;