Job Description

Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Department and After Hours Clinic FT, evenings At Grand River, we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect, friendliness, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care. About the Position This position offers a unique opportunity to provide care across two settings. The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner will spend approximately 50% of their time in the Emergency Department and 50% of their time in the After Hours Clinic, providing high-quality care to patients with a variety of urgent and emergent medical needs. What You'll Do Examine patients, perform comprehensive physical examinations and compiles patient medical data including health history and results of examinations.

• Works in collaboration with physicians to assess the physical needs of patients seen in the Emergency Department
• Orders, interprets and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians and other departments.
• Collaborates with hospitalists and specialists regarding transfers and admissions when appropriate.
• Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment.
• In addition to primary duties and responsibilities in the Emergency Department
• Participates in quality assurance planning, initiatives and improvement projects.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Who We're Looking For

• Active American Heart Association ACLS and PALS certifications are required upon hire and must be maintained throughout GRHD employment.
• ATLS certification is preferred but not required.
• 3 to 5 years working experience in an Emergency Department and/or clinical setting in a similar role preferred.

Physician Assistant:

• Requires graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Active Colorado Physician Assistant licensure required.
• National Physician Assistant certification through NCCPA preferred.
• Master’s Degree in area of specialty preferred.

Nurse Practitioner: * Requires active Colorado Licensure as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner in area of specialty based on RN licensure and Colorado authority for advanced practice. What We Offer

• $76.00 hourly rate
• Weekend hourly rate of pay will be $82.00
• Holiday hourly rate of pay will be $92.00

We invest in our people because we believe happy employees create better patient experiences. As part of our team, you’ll have access to:

• Year-round recreation with everything the outdoor enthusiast can imagine.
• Medical, with prescription drug coverage
• Vision and dental insurance
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• PTO accrual from day one
• Extended illness benefits/time off
• 457 retirement plan with match
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability, employee assistance programs, AFLAC, identity theft protection and pet insurance.
• Payroll deduct for hot springs, gyms, ski passes, etc.

Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise Why Grand River Health? As a special taxing district, we are accountable to our community, allowing us to prioritize exceptional patient-centered care over financial bottom lines. Our main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

OUR MISSION:

To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION:

To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work experience placement, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift

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