Advanced Practice Provider - Inpatient Hospital - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Full-time inpatient hospitalist position with rotating day and night shifts. Monthly shift requirement: 12 ten-hour day shifts (8am–6pm) and 5 fourteen-hour night shifts (6pm–8am, low census).

About the role

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) contributes to the clinical, educational, and research missions of the organization by providing care in inpatient, outpatient, telehealth, and triage settings. Responsibilities include health assessments, diagnosis, management of acute and chronic conditions, treatment planning, psychosocial support, health education, and counseling. The APP collaborates with other health professionals to maintain continuity of care and coordinates community services, while also contributing to the development and evaluation of the healthcare delivery system.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care for patients and families, manage chronic and acute conditions, and promote health maintenance.
• Perform and document history and physical exams, gather data from medical records, review outside records, communicate with referring providers, and develop and implement care plans.
• Monitor and document patient progress, revise care plans as needed, interpret test results, and intervene with specialty referrals or escalation when necessary.
• Act as a consultant and present educational programs to community groups, organizations, or individuals.
• Contribute to the education and research mission through participation in research, quality improvement projects, presentations, professional organizations, and precepting.
• Serve as a role model, encourage professional behaviors, and represent advanced practice on organizational committees.
• Comply with all applicable policies, laws, and regulations, including those from the Colorado Medical Board, Joint Commission, Medicare, and Medicaid.
• Maintain current licensure, board certification, BLS, ACLS, or PALS as applicable, and stay updated on regulatory changes.

Competencies

• Accountability: Accept responsibility for self and team contributions; demonstrate honesty, truthfulness, and commitment to organizational success.
• Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperate with others to achieve common goals; treat colleagues with dignity and respect.
• Ethics: Practice ethically with compassion and respect for patients; advocate for informed decision-making and maintain professional boundaries.
• Evidence-based Practice and Research: Integrate research findings into practice; identify and address questions in the healthcare setting.
• Informing and Communicating: Clearly convey information and ideas through various media to engage and inform audiences.
• Professional Development: Actively seek learning opportunities to enhance competencies and apply new knowledge to improve organizational contributions.
• Quality of Practice: Ensure safe, effective, efficient, equitable, timely, and patient-centered care; identify and address barriers to quality and safety.

Requirements

• Graduate degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Colorado PA or APRN license with prescriptive authority; DEA registration; national certification (PA or NP).
• Current CPR/BLS certification; ACLS or PALS if applicable to the practice area.
• 1 year of recent experience as an APP in adult hospital medicine or critical care preferred.
• Adhere to workplace policies, including timely attendance, professional appearance, and visible ID badge.
• Comply with safety practices, infection control policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Foster an inclusive workplace and value diversity and individual differences.

Schedule

• Rotating shifts: 12 ten-hour day shifts (8am–6pm) and 5 fourteen-hour night shifts (6pm–8am) per month.
• Occasional travel between NJH practice sites as needed.

Pay

Salary range: $110,000 – $150,000.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional, and remote employees; Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals for vacation and sick days, plus six paid holidays; compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
• Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
• Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and eligible employees.
• Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
• Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans with optional buy-up choices.
• Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Plan options.
• Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.