GYN Specialty APP (0.8 FTE)

We are recruiting for a motivated GYN Specialty APP (0.8 FTE) to join our team!

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Department

DH GYN CLINIC PAV B

Job Summary
The GYN NP or PA-C works in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to provide specialty gynecologic care to
individuals from adolescence through menopause including the provision of gynecologic and family planning services,
urogynecology, pelvic health, and gender affirming care. Supervises and teaches students and residents in the clinical setting.
May perform administrative support functions as required.
Essential Functions:

• Evaluates and monitors health condition of patient in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, according to standards of care and current clinical practice guidelines. (25%)
• Assesses the health status of patients by performance of medical record review, throrough health history, and physical examination. (10%)
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests and provides patient care accordingly (10%)
• Performs gynecologic care within scope of expertise including but not limited to provision of long-acting reversible
  contraceptives, pregnancy options counseling, endometrial and vulvar biopsy, urodynamics studies, and pessary placement. (20%)
• Prescribes medications including controlled substances, contraceptives, and hormone therapy (10%)
• Completes required clinical documentation in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner (10%)
• Supports patient autonomy in decision making through education about health condition and treatment options (10%)
• Teaches and guides midwifery, nurse-practitioner, and medical students, and residents in the clinical setting (5%)

Education:

• Master's Degree Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program Required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years As a Nurse Practitioner or PA-C providing outpatient gynecology services Required

Licenses:

• WHNP-Women's Health Nurse Practitioner - NCC - National Certification Corporation Required and
• NP-Nurse Practitioner - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required or
• NPRXN-Nurse Practitioner Prescriber - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required and
• PAC-Certified Physician Assistant - NCCPA - National Commission for Certifying Agencies Required and
• PA-Physician Assistant - State Medical Board Required and
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Management of routine and complex gynecologic conditions
• Endometrial and vulvar biopsy, urodynamics studies, and pessary placement
• Family planning advice, early pregnancy options counseling, and the provision of contraception including long-acting reversible contraceptives
• Empathic communication and trauma informed care
• Computer skills required including fluency in use of Electronic Health Records

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular (0.8 FTE)

Salary

$107,900.00 - $120,700.00 / yr (Pay range listed is for 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE). See Work Type for actual FTE)

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program 

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
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As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

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Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.