Advanced Practice Provider - Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

**Please note that SHS will have an APP role opening in February/March 2026 and we are now accepting applications. The specific employment status and schedule details will be discussed during the interview process. **

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a medical staff member credentialed and privileged as a Physician Assistant (PA) or an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN). The APP is a member of the SHS Medical Staff practicing in accordance with the respective bylaws. The APP shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the organization's missions and goals. The APP is expected to comply with scope of practice, other laws, regulations, SHS policy, and other applicable professional standards of practice.

Function/Duties of Position

The duties of this position include:

• Assessing and managing Emergency patients
• Collaborate with other members of the team to communicate with and transition care back to the patient's PCP and DC patients in a timely manner.
• Obtaining an H&P.
• Ordering appropriate diagnostic studies and laboratory tests to aid in the diagnosis of known or suspected injuries or illnesses.
• Interpreting results of diagnostic laboratory procedures.
• Prescribing therapy based on clinical, radiologic, and laboratory indications.
• Dictating and/or documenting patient care in a clear and concise manner.
• Communicating with the Emergency Medicine attending regarding patient variations from the care plan or deterioration in patient condition.
• Providing patient and family teaching regarding their disease process, follow up care, appropriate use of prescribed medication, and assessing the need for consultations and referrals.
• Assessment and treatment of low to moderate acuity patients and initiating work-ups on more complex patients staffed with the attending ED Physician.
• Assistance in development and use of protocols and practice guidelines.
• Participating in Emergency Department quality assurance activities.
• Enhancement of cost effectiveness and quality of care.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Master's Degree as required by specific Advanced Practice Provider role.

Experience: Prefer 3+ years clinical experience as an APP, preferably in setting of an Emergency Department.

Additional Details

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to satisfy standards of performance delineated by law and associated professional practice standards, the latter set forth as an addendum to the position description.
• Ability to manage heavy workload with multiple priorities and inflexible deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in the use of computing hardware and software, including personal computing equipment, electronic medical record, word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Regular and consistent attendance at work.

Registrations, Certifications and/or Licenses:

• Current licensure as required by specific Advanced Practice Provider governing board(s).
• A qualified candidate must be a certified Nurse Practitioner or certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Must have a current Colorado NP or PA license prior to start date.
• Must complete the credentialing process and be approved by the SHS Medical Staff to practice as an independent practitioner in an acute care/emergency setting.
• Must be registered with Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and be authorized to prescribe medications according to the Colorado State Board of Nursing Formulary for Nurse Practitioners or the Colorado Medical Board Physician Assistant Practice Description.
• ACLS, PALS required.

Working Conditions:

• Emergency Department Specific Information
  • Average of 1 patient per hour
  • 10 Bed ED
  • ~ 13,900 annual ED volume
  • 25 Bed Critical Access Hospital with hospitalist, general surgery, orthopedics, OB/GYN, Peds and Primary Clinics
• SHS Specific Information
  • Student Loan Repayment negotiable
  • Sign-On Bonus
  • Relocation available
  • 403(b) Retirement with up to 3% employer match when eligible
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • HSA/FSA Available
  • Term Life, AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D
  • EAP
  • Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Bank
• 12hr shifts 0930-2130
• Frequent interruptions in an environment of frequent change and fluctuations.
• May be exposed to excessive auditory and visual stimulation.
• May be exposed to body fluids, tissue, possible radiation exposure, and infectious processes.
• Subject to computer work for several hours, as needed.
• Able to use all appropriate patient care equipment and office equipment within work area.

** THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR A MINIMUM OF 7 DAYS. AFTER THAT DATE, THE POSITION WILL CLOSE WHEN A SUITABLE CANDIDATE IS SELECTED. **