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SCL Health Nurse Practitioner - Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery Trau in Grand Junction, Colorado
Job Description:This position is accountable for the provision of patient care and other activities as permitted by licensure and defined within Credentialing and Privileging documentation (hospital), Credentialing and Scope of Practice (Medical Group), Consultation and Referral Plan (DOPL) or other similar documentation as appropriate. As part of that patient care, this position is accountable to: deliver optimal patient care through effective clinical practice; education of the patient, patient's family, clinical staff, and others; consultation with other healthcare providers; and maintain current knowledge regarding options for opti
When you join us, you'll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of "helping people live the healthiest lives possible."
About this role: As an Advanced Practice Provider on the Neurosurgery Trauma Team, you will work with a team of healthcare professionals committed to providing quality care and excellent patient experience. In this role you will serve as a first assist in the OR, round on inpatient units, see consults in the emergency department, and provide additional inpatient support as needed.
This position includes a$10,000sign-on bonus and$7500in relocation assistance.
You will practice at St. Mary's Regional Hospital in Grand Junction, CO. You will work 14 12-hour shifts per month in 7-day blocks Shifts include: Daytime - 7 am - 7 pm Float (this shift will float between the hospital and clinic as needed) - 7 am - 7 pm Night - 7 pm - 7 am (in house, restricted) You will rotate with four other Advanced Practice Providers to support five neurosurgeons You will serve as a first assist in the OR for urgent cases, round on post-op patients in the hospital, see consults in the ED, and float to the clinic as need when on the float shift
How we'll support you: We care about your well-being which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package. In addition, we offer paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance to support your continuous growth and development. Learn more about ourcomprehensive benefits packageand ourcommitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
What you'll bring: APRN or PA-C degree from an accredited program Active, unobstructed Colorado medical license, or the ability to obtain one Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health's credentialing process Exceptional new grads with an interest in neurosurgery will be considered
About us: Intermountain Healthis a model health system by providing extraordinary care and superior service at an affordable cost. We are an integrated not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals, 385 clinics, and a medical group with more than 5,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers across seven states in the mountain west.
Our value statements are core to our culture. They reflect the behavior and attitudes that are important to us, are an agreement for how we treat each other, help us make decisions on how to act, and are a promise of what people can expect from us. Learn more about our Mission, Vision, and Values at: About Intermountain!
What does it mean to be a part of Intermountain Health? It means joining the power of "WE", building an environment where providers and caregivers can deliver the best in healthcare. Realizing each caregiver and volunteer is vital to providing care to our patients, because WE can only achieve the extraordinary together. Committed to the best in research and most advanced technology, the results are better clinical patient outcomes
Life in Grand Junction, CO Grand Junction, CO is the largest city between Denver and Salt Lake City, UT. With roughly 150,000 residents, Grand Junction is a right-sized community close to Colorado's mountain towns and outdoor recreation opportunities. With mild winters and over 320 da s of sunshine a year, Colorado's Western Slope is an ideal choice for outdoor enthusiasts.
St. Mary's Regional Hospital is a 346-bed Level II trauma center and the largest medical center between Denver and Salt Lake City. Serving the healthcare needs of western Colorado and eastern Utah for 125 years, St. Mary's is a faith-based, nonprofit provider and part of Intermountain Healthcare, a nonprofit health system with hospitals in Colorado, Montana, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, and Kansas.
Physical Requirements:Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing