Nursing Jobs in Frederick, CO
$134,414.53 - $201,621.80 / year
Job Overview The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) provides expert Family-Centered Care across the wellness-illness continuum, providing primary, acute, chronic and critical care to infants and toddlers up to age 2 years. In collaboration with other health care providers the NNP will provide initial, ongoing and comprehensive care, including taking complete histories; providing physical examinations and diagnosing, treating and managing patients with acute and chronic illnesses and diseases. This includes ordering, performing, supervising, and interpreting laboratory and imaging studies; prescribing medication and durable medical equipment; and making appropriate referrals for patients and families. In addition, NNP care also includes health promotion, disease prevention, health education, and counseling. The NNP will function as a leader within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care. Identifies and demonstrates incorporation of best current evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences and values for delivery of optimal health care at the unit or organization level. Location CommonSpirit Saint Anthony North NICU Position Status 1.0 FTE, eligible for benefits Shift 10 24-hour shifts in a six-week block; 24/7 coverages with Neonatologists covering three sites Includes in-person rounding with Neonatologist but is the sole in-house provider Salary Information Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $134,414.53 to $201,621.80 Duties & Responsibilities Family-Centered Care: Consistently integrates age specific age specific and culturally diverse concepts into patient care, taking into consideration both the patient’s chronological age and developmental functioning. Advocates for the neonatal patient/family/caregiver Promotes self-management & family centered care Derives outcomes & plans of care that involve the patient/family/caregiver when possible & are realistic to the patient/family/caregiver capabilities & resources Provides patient/family/caregiver with diagnostic & laboratory results as well as actual/potential benefits, limitations, & adverse effects of proposed therapies. Teamwork & Collaboration: Provides leadership in care management to achieve optimal quality, cost-effective care. Documents & communicates with healthcare team members to achieve an integrated delivery of pediatric care services. Delegates appropriate monitoring, assessment, & interventions according to the patient and scope of practice of the caregiver; Provides consultation to influence the identified plan of care, to enhance the abilities of others to provide health care, and to effect change in the healthcare system. Makes appropriate referrals and discusses recommendations with patient/family/caregiver. Quality Improvement: Participates in quality improvement activities or research to improve the care delivery process & patient care outcomes; Uses & communicates results to initiate change in practice Uses creativity, new knowledge, & innovation to improve care Safety: Maintains a professional practice while utilizing evidenced based practice Communicates and demonstrates critical thinking for patient care management Is mindful and judicious in monitoring safety and departmental policies and procedures NNP maintains clinical competency (ability to independently manage and perform at a high level, and takes personal responsibility for obtaining competency as needed). Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic/non-pharmacological agents & interventions that are both universal & unique to the patient, & monitors/evaluates effects. Employs diverse & complex strategies, interventions, & teaching to promote health & a safe environment Orders and/or performs appropriate treatments, therapies, & procedures that are based on current knowledge, research, & practice; Uses information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error and support decision making, Leadership: Takes action to achieve goals identified during performance appraisal & peer review, resulting in changes in practice & role performance Participates in lifelong learning that improves skills & competence in clinical practice/role performance; Serves as preceptor, role model, or mentor Contributes to the professional development of peers/colleagues to improve neonatal health care & to foster the profession’s growth; Integrates ethical considerations & research findings into practice Provides leadership by participating on committees or in professional organizations, or writing/publishing/presenting. Serves as a leader, influencing healthcare/APN practice & policy. Minimum Qualifications Degrees Bachelor of Science in Nursing & Master’s Degree NNP Experience Three years’ combined experience as RN or NNP in a neonatal setting. High risk neonatal setting experience preferred. Circumcision procedure experience preferred. Equivalency A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner focus from an accredited program may be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Licenses & Certifications Registered Nurse License (RN); Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) License Prescriptive Authority License Board Certification as a NNP BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certificate Benefits Information Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career. As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April. Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year. EEO Statement It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. #MP-LI1 
$136,822 - $179,379 / year
Description At UCHealth, our mission is simple - to improve lives. That starts with you. We improve lives through fresh ideas, innovative approaches, and an unwavering commitment to world-class care. UCHealth Medical Group and the UCHealth Trauma and Acute Care Surgery team, located in Loveland, CO, are ready to welcome a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to their team. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, interested in working full-time, and focused on excellent patient care. At UCHealth, we believe each person is extraordinary, and together, we make extraordinary possible. Position Details Our ideal candidate is a good communicator, works well in a team environment as well as autonomously, and is comfortable balancing multiple tasks. Two years of trauma surgery experience or the completion of a surgical fellowship is required. The position is located at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, CO. Fulltime is 13, 12-hour overnight shifts (7 pm-7 am) per month. Epic EMR is utilized system-wide. Starting and relocation bonus offered up to $35,000. We know how fast the world of healthcare is changing, and we push ourselves to stay ahead of the curve. The UCHealth Medical Group is physician led and employs nearly 2,000 physicians and advanced practice providers who aim to anticipate and address patients’ every health need. We call on providers in every career stage and specialty to lead and provide direction for the future of healthcare at UCHealth. Apply today. This position will be open for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until a top candidate is identified. We are unable to support visa candidates for this position. Requirements for Physician Assistants Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado. Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C) issued by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required for hire and must be maintained throughout employment Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in the course of practice. Eligible to provide services, reimbursable services, and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid. Eligible to provide services with no sanctions or exclusion from either the Health and Human Services/Office of Inspectors General (HHS/OIG) or the General Services Administration’s (GSA) List of Parties Excluded from Federal Programs. Unrestricted medical staff membership, with appropriate practice privileges. Prescriptive authority as appropriate, per medical staff service privileging process. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Requirements for Nurse Practitioners Full or provisional prescriptive authority eligibility is required. Provider must apply for prescriptive authority as a condition of employment. Master's degree in Nursing and graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) is required for hire and must be maintained throughout employment. Unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license issued by the State Board of Nursing in the state of practice or compact privileges under the multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact agreement Unrestricted medical staff membership, with appropriate practice privileges Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in the course of practice. Eligible to provide services, reimbursable services, and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid. Eligible to provide services with no sanctions or exclusion from either the Health and Human Services/Office of Inspectors General (HHS/OIG) or the General Services Administration’s (GSA) List of Parties Excluded from Federal Programs. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Exceptional Benefits This position offers a competitive compensation package: Starting and relocation bonus offered up to $35,000. The pay range for this full-time position is $136,822 - $179,379 annually. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Annual Quality Value Incentive Plan (QVIP) of up to $10,000. Relocation bonus of up to $10,000, if eligible. Paid malpractice. Continuing medical education (CME) of up to $3,500 and up to 5 days annually. 403(b) with employer matching contribution; 457(b) voluntary option if eligible. Exceptional health and welfare benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage including coverage for eligible dependents. UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program. UCHealth provides employer-paid short-term disability (STD) coverage as a supplement to Colorado FAMLI, offering up to 66.67% of your base pay. We also offer employer-provided long-term disability (LTD) coverage, which equals 50% of your base pay, up to $17,500 per month. Additionally, you have the option to buy up LTD coverage to 60% or 66.7%. Wellness benefits. Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs. Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank. Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% tuition, books, and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year. About UCHealth UCHealth is an innovative, nonprofit health system that delivers the highest quality medical care with an excellent patient experience . UCHealth includes 33,000 employees, 14 acute-care hospitals, and hundreds of physicians across Colorado, southern Wyoming, and western Nebraska. With University of Colorado Hospital on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus as its academic anchor and the only adult academic medical center in the region, UCHealth is dedicated to providing unmatched patient care in the Rocky Mountain West. Offering more than 150 clinic locations, UCHealth provides extensive community benefits and pushes the boundaries of medicine through advanced treatments and clinical trials, improving health through innovation. Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive, and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There are no limits to your potential here. The UCHealth Medical Group Office of Advanced Practice (OAP) actively supports the integration of APPs throughout the medical group to promote optimal and excellent patient care. We are committed to supporting APP practice and professional development while cultivating community and connection among all members of the healthcare team. We do this through bi-directional communication, mentorship, and leadership development, which can lead to opportunities for APP involvement in committees and leadership positions. UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual’s race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any “qualified applicant with a disability” as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization. 
