Urgent Care APP (PRN)

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Urgent Care APP (PRN) to join our team!

About the role

At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.

Essential Functions

• Maintains medical condition of patients and makes decisions regarding treatment changes under supervision of a physician.
• Reviews medical records, takes comprehensive medical histories, and performs physical examinations to determine and assess health status of patients.
• Orders and administers appropriate medications, or refers patients to specialists as needed.
• Performs screenings and diagnostic tests as required.
• Completes required documentation accurately and promptly.
• Participates in clinical education of healthcare students.
• May be assigned to lead work, clinical coordination, health station management, or special projects.
• Communicates effectively to elicit information, negotiate problem resolution, and support various programs or policies.
• Fulfills departmental policies and procedures, quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited medical school.
• NP-Nurse Practitioner - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies license.
• PA-Physician Assistant - State Medical Board license.
• CSRC-Controlled Substance Regulation Certification - DEA - Drug Enforcement Agency certification.
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical principals and procedures.
• Knowledge of community resources for appropriate procedures.
• Ability to exercise initiative and judgment in selecting proper treatment.
• Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Ability to prepare accurate reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.
• Computer skills required.
• Computer skills preferred.

Shift Work Type

PRN/Intermittent

Pay

$64.71 - $72.16 / hr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with exceptional retirement contributions, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions.

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.