Surgical ICU – Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner – Colorado Springs, Colorado

Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of your patients and community?

If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you.

UCHealth Surgical Clinic
– Memorial Hospital Central is seeking a Full-Time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our growing critical care team.

The ideal candidate will bring a positive and caring personality, excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to patient care.

Here are a few good reasons to join our team in Colorado Springs: Our schedule
– you will provide daytime coverage with a rotating schedule to include 7 shifts in a two week period, 1:2 weekend coverage, holidays and no call requirements.

Variety
– you will be responsible for inpatient rounding with attending trauma and surgical critical care surgeons; code team participant with trauma acute care service; performing bedside procedures, assisting with consults and other various duties.

Our team
– is a collaborative, cohesive group with a passion for providing the best care at our Level I Trauma Center
– Memorial Hospital Central.

Experience Preferred Requirements for Physician Assistants Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado.

Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification issued by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

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) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certifications issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Requirements for Nurse Practitioners Master’s degree in Nursing and graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) certification preferred 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) 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 Prescriptive authority as appropriate, per medical staff service privileging process.

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) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certifications issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Exceptional Benefits We expect you to live a balanced life and enjoy the Colorado lifestyle.

Our competitive compensation package includes: Retirement program comprised of a basic pension plan, 401(a) investment account, 403(b) matching account, and a 457(b) deferred compensation savings plan Offerings include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, disability coverage Competitive time off plan and wellness benefits Generous continuing medical education (CME) allowance About Colorado Springs, Colorado Nestled at the base of Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs invites the outdoor adventurists to the cultural enthusiast to enjoy vibrant scenic beauty, rugged outdoor adventure, and exceptional opportunities to create lifelong memories.

Colorado Springs is proud to be home of five military installations and the U.S.

Olympic Committee.

With a population of just over 650,000, Colorado Springs boasts a rich heritage with a wide variety of cultural and urbane sophistication.

With a moderate cost of living, temperate climate, and an average of 247 days of sunshine per year, Colorado Springs is the perfect place to call home.

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