Oncology - Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

About the Role

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) contributes to the clinical, educational, and research missions of the organization. Provides clinical care in inpatient, outpatient, telehealth, and triage settings, including health assessments, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic conditions. Collaborates with other health professionals to assess and manage health problems, maintain continuity of care, and coordinate community services. Contributes to the development, maintenance, evaluation, and change of the health care delivery system.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality care for patients and families, manages chronic and acute conditions, and promotes health maintenance.
• Performs and documents history and physical exams, gathers data from medical records, reviews outside records, communicates with referring providers, and develops/implements plans of care.
• Monitors and documents patient progress, revises plans as needed, interprets test results, and intervenes with problems requiring specialty referral or escalation.
• Acts as a consultant and presents educational programs to community groups, organizations, or individuals.
• Contributes to the education and research mission through participation in projects, presentations, professional organizations, precepting, and scholarly activities.
• Functions as a role model and encourages professional behaviors among multidisciplinary team members.
• Represents advanced practice, Department, or Division on organizational committees.
• Complies with all applicable policies, laws, and regulations (e.g., Colorado Medical Board, Joint Commission, Medicare/Medicaid).
• Maintains current licensure, board certification, BLS, ACLS, or PALS as appropriate to clinical responsibilities.

Competencies

• Accountability: Accepts responsibility for self and team contributions; demonstrates honesty, commitment to organizational success, and inspires others.
• Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to achieve shared goals; values contributions of team members.
• Ethics: Practices ethically with compassion and respect; advocates for patient rights and maintains professional boundaries.
• Evidence-based Practice and Research: Integrates research findings into practice; identifies questions and uses evidence to guide practice improvements.
• Informing and Communicating: Clearly conveys information through various media to engage and inform audiences.
• Professional Development: Actively seeks learning opportunities to enhance competencies and organizational contribution.
• Quality of Practice: Ensures safe, effective, equitable, and patient-centered care; identifies barriers and recommends improvements.

Requirements

• Graduate degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Colorado PA or APRN license with prescriptive authority; DEA Registration.
• PA or NP certification by a national certifying body.
• Current CPR/BLS certification; ACLS or PALS if applicable to practice area.
• 1 year of recent and related experience as an Advanced Practice Provider preferred.

Core Expectations

• Available to work as scheduled and report on time.
• Accepts supervision and works well with others.
• Adheres to grooming standards and wears ID badge visibly.
• Complies with all policies, including annual training requirements.
• Fosters an inclusive workplace and adheres to safety practices.
• Demonstrates compliance with state, federal, and regulatory requirements.

Travel

Travel between National Jewish Health sites as needed.

Pay

Salary range: $110,000 - $150,000.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans; HSA and FSA options.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals, six paid holidays, and Colorado-compliant sick leave.
• 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: Up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
• Child Care Assistance: Childcare 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.