Nurse Practitioner/ Physician's Assistant

Duration: 3+ months contract

Shift Timing: M - F, 7 am - 4 pm with possible additional hours if needed.

Job Description:

• The purpose of this position is to provide occupational medical services to include acute care, oversight of rehabilitation, and injury management for City employees with work related injuries.
• This is accomplished under the supervision of a physician by following standard protocols and the Colorado Division of Workers' Compensation Treatment Guidelines to care for City employees with work related injuries; maintaining prescriptive authority and providing necessary referrals to specialists or other related services within the designated medical network; prescribing physical therapy, ordering diagnostic imaging and lab tests; and performing physical examinations, including Commercial Driver's License exams and drug testing.
• Other responsibilities include maintenance of patient privacy and confidential patient information; observing all health and safety requirements; determining fitness for duty for employees; and the ability to perform and interpret EKG's as well as appropriate review of spirometry exams.

Relevant Background And Formal Education:

• Demonstrated skills, competencies, and knowledge required for this job are most often acquired through the following practical experience and level of academic education and training as suggested below.

Required Education:

• Nurse Practitioner: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Must possess an active license, in good standing, to practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in the state of Colorado. Must have current state and federal DEA certification and be able to prescribe schedule II through V medications/narcotics. Current BLS/AED certifications.

Physician Assistant:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program. NCCPA Board Certified. Maintains necessary CME requirements as outlined by the NCCPA. Must have current state and federal DEA certification and be able to prescribe schedule II through V medications/narcotics. Current BLS/AED certifications.

Required Experience:

• Three years of progressive clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant providing medical services for occupational injuries and primary care management of adult patient populations or urgent/emergent care.
• Education and Experience Equivalency: This classification is not eligible for education or experience equivalency.
• Certifications and Licenses: Must possess or be able to acquire the following certifications and/or licenses required in accordance with standards established by departmental policy. Colorado RN (registered nurse) license or Nurse Upon hire
• Licensure Compact
• CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) certification. Upon hire
• National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Within 3 months of hire
• Technical Skills: Advanced Technical Skills and Knowledge: Work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major programs and/or processes organization wide. Independent judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary to apply technical skills effectively.
• Specialized Computer Equipment and Software: Microsoft Office and specialized medical records software.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Supervision Exercised: This classification requires functioning as a lead worker performing essentially the same work as those directed, and includes overseeing work quality, training, instruction, and scheduling work. Work may require the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns or temporary employees.
• Supervision Received: Receives Administrative Direction: This classification normally performs the duty assignments with broad parameters defined by general organizational requirements and accepted practices. End results determine effectiveness of job performance.