Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Behavioral Medicine - Fort Collins, CO

Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Behavioral Medicine - Fort Collins, CO Make Extraordinary Possible UCHealth Mountain Crest Behavioral Health Center has an excellent opportunity for a full time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who possesses empathy, talent, drive, and a "patients first" mentality.

• Our ideal candidate is a good communicator, works well both autonomously and in a team environment, and is adaptable.
• Has 1+ years' experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Contribute to the multidisciplinary inpatient psychiatric team by providing care for patients with identified medical needs
• Complete admission history and physicals for all inpatient psychiatric patients ages 13 and older
• Manage ongoing acute and chronic medical needs including transfer to a higher level of care if needed
• 24/7 facility including weekends and holidays covering hours between 8AM - 8PM
• Must be comfortable working both independently and on diverse teams.

Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication

Required:

Family Nurse Practitioner candidates must have full prescriptive authority to be considered for this position. The pay range for this position is $47.37 - $70.06/ hour. Pay is dependent on the applicant's relevant experience. At UCHealth, we're looking for those who are talented and inspired — those who don't shy away from daily opportunities to improve lives. For those individuals called to join our team, we want you to find more than just a career here. We want you to make extraordinary possible. Apply today. About UCHealth UCHealth is an innovative, nonprofit health system that delivers the highest quality medical care with an excellent patient experience. UCHealth includes 33,000 employees, 14 acute-care hospitals and hundreds of physicians across Colorado, southern Wyoming and western Nebraska. With University of Colorado Hospital on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus as its academic anchor and the only adult academic medical center in the region, UCHealth is dedicated to providing unmatched patient care in the Rocky Mountain West. Offering more than 150 clinic locations, UCHealth provides extensive community benefits and pushes the boundaries of medicine through advanced treatments and clinical trials, improving health through innovation. Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There are no limits to your potential here. Exceptional Benefits We expect you to live a balanced life and enjoy the Colorado lifestyle.

Our competitive compensation package includes:

• Full medical, dental and vision coverage
• 403(b) Matching Retirement Plan
• Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
• Continuing education reimbursement ($3,500 per fiscal year)
• Wellness benefits
• 5-year incentive bonus
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.

Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year Loan Repayment UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi. Requirements for Nurse Practitioners

• Master's degree in Nursing and graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) or Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is required for hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license issued by the State Board of Nursing in the state of Colorado or compact privileges under the multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact agreement
• Unrestricted medical staff membership, with appropriate practice privileges
• Provisional prescriptive authority working towards full prescriptive authority or Full prescriptive authority
• Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in practice.
• Eligible to provide services reimbursable services and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid.
• Eligible to provide services with no sanctions or exclusion from either 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
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association Requirements for Physician Assistants
• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado.
• Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C) issued by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required for hire and must be maintained throughout employment
• Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in the course of practice.
• Eligible to provide services reimbursable services and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid.
• Eligible to provide services with no sanctions or exclusion from either 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.
• Unrestricted medical staff membership, with appropriate practice privileges.
• Prescriptive authority
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association Be Extraordinary.

Join Us Today! UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization. About Fort Collins, CO Located about an hour north of Denver, Fort Collins, with a population of more than 165,000, is a vibrant town full of local eateries, pubs, boutiques and is home to Colorado State University. With 300 days of sunshine, snow-capped mountains, idyllic lakes and clear-running rivers, "live, work, play" takes on new meaning as life seamlessly transitions from work to play. Fort Collins boasts more than 60 miles of in-town paved trails for commuting and recreation plus miles of hiking and mountain biking trails with-in minutes from home. Grab your paddle board and head out to one of the many local lakes, grab your clubs and enjoy one of the local golf courses, or white water raft down the Poudre and Big Thompson Rivers. Local shopping, farmers markets, parks and museums are also here for your enjoyment. With a strong public education system, many activities for children and adults alike, Fort Collins is an ideal place to live and thrive. Facility & Address Mountain Crest Behavioral Health Center 4601 Corbett Drive Fort Collins

CO 80528

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