Outpatient Pulmonary NP/PA - Durango

CommonSpirit Health; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 145,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital in Durango, Colorado seeks a Pulmonary Advanced Practice Provider to deliver comprehensive outpatient pulmonary care within an integrated health system. You will evaluate, diagnose and manage patients with COPD, asthma and other chronic respiratory conditions in a clinic-based setting.

Join a physician-led team supported by radiology, respiratory therapy, nursing and multi-disciplinary staff to promote evidence-based, high-value care for the Southwest Colorado community.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing as NP from an accredited program.
• RN licensure and board certification as APN with applicable population focus.
• Prescriptive authority or plan to obtain.
• Knowledge of respiratory care and clinical guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose and manage outpatients with pulmonary conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging; review pulmonary function studies.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and ensure ongoing management.
• Collaborate with pulmonologists, PCPs, respiratory therapists, and care teams.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Respiratory disease management

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing (NP)

Accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Mercy Hospital in Durango, Colorado seeks a Pulmonary Advanced Practice Provider to deliver comprehensive outpatient pulmonary care within an integrated health system. You will evaluate, diagnose and manage patients with COPD, asthma and other chronic respiratory conditions in a clinic-based setting.

Join a physician-led team supported by radiology, respiratory therapy, nursing and multi-disciplinary staff to promote evidence-based, high-value care for the Southwest Colorado community.