Nurse Practitioner - Neurology

Job Summary and Responsibilities

You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills - but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more.

As a Physician Assistant, you will assume responsibility and accountability for comprehensive care, support and education to patients and their families through all aspects of their medical care process. As a Physician Assistant you will:

• Participate as a key member of the team to identify and meet the physical and emotional needs of the patient.
• Utilize a collaborative multi-disciplinary approach to the care of the patient/family serving as an expert practitioner, educator, consultant and researcher.
• Maintain responsibility for job performance specifications.
• Assume personal accountability for departmental mission, organizational mission and core values.

Job Requirements

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• Two years prior experience in surgery (if applicable).
• Masters graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program required
• PA Certification by N.C.C.P.A. and current mid-level provider license by the state of Colorado required
• BLS from the American Heart Association required

Physical Requirements -Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Typical schedule mirrors Neurosurgeon clinic and elective OR schedule on weekdays with a minimum of 32 hours/week in person patient care duties. May provide coverage of Inpatient consults and rounding as needed.

Strong Preference for a Physician Asistant but will consider Nurse Practitioner only with surgical first assist experience. Prior Neurosurgery and OR first assist experience preferred.

Call Requirement - Rotating unrestricted First call coverage 5p-7a weekday and weekends.

Where You'll Work

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.

Pay Range
$110,635 - $182,436 /year