Nurse Practitioner -Urgent Care - Estes Park, CO

At UCHealth, we improve lives through fresh ideas, innovative approaches, and an unwavering commitment to world-class care. Join our team at the UCHealth Estes Valley Urgent Care Center as a Nurse Practitioner and contribute to meaningful work in a stunning location.

About the Role

This full-time (0.8 FTE) position offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive, collaborative environment with outstanding retention rates. Our slower-paced setting fosters connection, balance, and career longevity for clinicians. Estes Park provides an exceptional quality of life and true work-life balance, with endless outdoor activities at your doorstep, including hiking, fishing, snowshoeing, and climbing.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and perform assessments via observation, interview, and examination.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic procedures.
• Provide direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Provide counseling and education to patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options, and community resources.
• Perform preventative health assessments, screenings, immunizations, and care.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience working with pediatric and adult patients as an advanced practice provider in an Urgent Care or Emergency Room setting.
• Family Nurse Practitioner candidates must have full prescriptive authority.
• Master's degree in Nursing and graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), maintained throughout employment.
• Unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license issued by the State Board of Nursing in the state of practice or compact privileges under the multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact agreement.
• Unrestricted medical staff membership with appropriate practice privileges.
• Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in the course of practice.
• Eligibility to provide services, reimbursable services, and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid.
• No sanctions or exclusions from the Health and Human Services/Office of Inspectors General (HHS/OIG) or the General Services Administration's (GSA) List of Parties Excluded from Federal Programs.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with a pay range of $92,002 - $120,623 annually, dependent on relevant experience.
• Productivity incentive may be offered.
• Annual Quality Value Incentive Plan (QVIP) of up to $10,000.
• Relocation bonus of up to $10,000, if eligible.
• Paid malpractice insurance.
• Continuing medical education (CME) allowance of up to $3,500 and up to 5 days annually.
• Retirement plans: 403(b) with employer matching contribution; 457(b) voluntary option if eligible.
• Exceptional health and welfare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, with free assistance navigating the program.
• Employer-paid short-term disability (STD) coverage supplementing Colorado FAMLI, offering up to 66.67% of base pay.
• Employer-provided long-term disability (LTD) coverage at 50% of base pay, up to $17,500 per month, with options to buy up to 60% or 66.7%.
• Wellness benefits and a full suite of voluntary benefits, including flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence; start with PTO in your bank.
• Education benefits, including 100% tuition, books, and fees paid for specific educational degrees, or up to $5,250 pre-paid or reimbursed each calendar year for qualifying programs.

About UCHealth

UCHealth is an innovative, nonprofit health system delivering high-quality medical care with an excellent patient experience. With 33,000 employees, 14 acute-care hospitals, and hundreds of physicians across Colorado, southern Wyoming, and western Nebraska, UCHealth is dedicated to providing unmatched patient care in the Rocky Mountain West. The UCHealth Medical Group is physician-led and employs nearly 2,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, focusing on anticipating and addressing patients' health needs.

The UCHealth Medical Group Office of Advanced Practice (OAP) supports the integration of APPs to promote optimal patient care and professional development. We foster community and connection among healthcare team members through bi-directional communication, mentorship, and leadership development, offering opportunities for involvement in committees and leadership positions.