Interventional Radiology APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

We are recruiting for a motivated Interventional Radiology APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our team!

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Department

Radiologists

Job Summary

The Interventional Radiology APP (Advanced Practice Provider) works closely with other members of interventional radiology (IR) section to provide specialized healthcare to patients. Responsibilities include triaging inpatient and outpatient consult requests seeing and examining inpatients and outpatients to develop initial treatment plans and provide post-procedure care ordering relevant diagnostic studies performing minor procedures and collaborating with referring providers.

Essential Functions :

Triage inpatient consult requests includes seeing and examining patients discussing treatment plan with IR physicians and communicating with requesting provider. (15%)

See and examine post-procedure inpatients to ensure appropriate recovery / response to treatment discuss these rounds patients with IR physician staff. (15%)

Triage outpatient consult requests includes completion of requests that do not require imaging review to determine appropriateness / feasibility and partial completion of requests that do require imaging review which are subsequently finalized by IR physician staff. (15%)

See patients in clinic independently and in conjunction with IR physicians includes seeing new and follow-up patients and ordering appropriate laboratory and imaging studies as well as referrals to other specialties as needed. (15%)

Complete minor procedures including but not limited to paracentesis thoracentesis injections and superficial biopsies. (10%)

Complete required documentation legibly thoroughly and in a timely manner. Prepare and maintain complete and accurate charts and dictations. (10%)

Participate in clinical education of healthcare students as seen fit by the supervising IR physician staff. (10%)

Communicate and collaborate with Denver Health staff within and outside IR section in professional and courteous manner. (5%)

Participates in clinical education of healthcare students as seen fit by the supervising medical staff. (5%)

Education :

Masters Degree (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) Required

Licenses :

NP-Nurse Practitioner - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required or

PA-Physician Assistant - State Medical Board Required and

ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association Required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

Able to learn IR specific information regarding procedural indications and techniques.

Able to elicit histories from perform physical exams on and formulate assessments and IR related treatment plans for patients.

Able to order appropriate diagnostic studies.

Knowledge of appropriate indications for and administration of relevant medications.

Able to communicate with patients in a professional and reassuring manner when discussing treatment options and prognoses.

Knowledge to exercise initiative and judgment in selecting appropriate treatment.

Able to respond appropriately in emergency situations.

Able to complete accurate and timely documentation.

Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Denver Health employees.

Shift

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$128200.00 - $143900.00 / yr

Benefits

Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5% and generous medical plans

Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

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

Tuition reimbursement & assistance

Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

Respect

Belonging

Accountability

Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

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

As Colorados primary and essential safety-net institution Denver Health is a mission-driven 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.

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Pain Management,Acute Care,Primary Care Experience,Suturing,Vital Signs Experience,Dermal Fillers,Experience Administering Injections,Pediatrics Experience,Nursing,Botox Experience,Medicare

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 128200 - 143900