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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Frisco, CO
Frisco, Colorado

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St. Anthony Summit Medical Center is a Level III Trauma Center serviced by Flight For Life Colorado and nationally recognized for excellence in patient satisfaction. We provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Summit County and the surrounding areas including Surgical, Emergency, Critical Care, Birth Center, Orthopedic, Breast Care, Digital Mammography, Breast MRI, Radiology and Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Cardiology, Summit Sleep Disorders Center, Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) and Summit Spine Services. Located in the charming mountain community of Frisco, CO, St. Anthony Summit Medical Center has provided 30+ years of service to residents and the visitors who enjoy spending time in these world famous outdoor playgrounds. In addition, Summit Medical Center employs seasonal professionals (Nov. to April) to support Colorado's nearby ski resorts with on-site urgent care during the busy winter months. Enjoy an exceptional quality of life year-round with walking/bike trails right outside your door, arts and music festivals, and of course skiing, snowboarding and every winter activity imaginable. For more about Summit Medical Center and life in Frisco, CO please visit http://www.summitmedicalcenter.org.

CHPG High Country Healthcare is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join their Family Practice clinic in Frisco, Colorado.

Job Description: Assumes responsibility and accountability for rapid assessment, nursing diagnosis and works with MD partners to assure safe patient diagnostic testing and optimal plan of care. Performs advanced practice procedures. Utilizes the nursing process to promote/restore optimal health and well-being of the patient. Assumes personal accountability for organizational mission and core values. Clinic Hours M - F and Saturday mornings

Minimum Education Requirements: Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing Master's degree in Adult Nurse Practitioner or related degree

Minimum Experience Requirements: 1 year experience in a clinical setting

License/Certifications: Current RN license in the state of Colorado Current Registered member of the Colorado Advanced Practice Registry as a Nurse Practitioner Current BLS certification from American Heart Association Current ACLS certification from American Heart Association

DOCUMENTATION

* Thorough and confidential maintenance of patient charts and records*

* Documents ongoing status, interventions, patient response and outcomes in accurate, timely manner*

* Assesses patient/family learning style and appropriately teach and document understanding*

PLAN OF CARE

* Engages patient/family to foster commitment to comply with plan of care*

* Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement holistic, individualized plan of care*

* Delegates to non-RN personnel in accordance with State Board of Nursing and hospital policy*

* Assess patients' physical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual needs through observation, interview, reviews of records and clinical data*

* Evaluates patient's response and intervene in a timely manner to ensure optimal patient outcome*

* Effectively performs a variety of therapeutic/diagnostic interventions including but not limited to Treadmill testing, stress testing, 12-Lead EKG interpretation*

* Assess for appropriate diagnostic intervention*

SAFETY

* Implements patient plan of care and observes outcomes in accordance with nursing standards and physician direction*

* Ensures safety of each patient in least restrictive manner*

PATIENT ADVOCATE

* Serves as patient advocate. Anticipates needs of provider, staff patient and family*

* Effectively uses time, personnel, equipment and supplies to provide high quality, cost effective delivery of patient care*

* Demonstrates proficiency in monitoring patients undergoing cardiac testing and emergency intervention per ACLS/ACC guidelines when needed*

* Participates in community-based activities

Important notification to applicants as of Nov. 20, 2014: Effective Jan. 1, 2015, Centura Health will no longer hire tobacco users in Colorado and Kansas. The change to our policy does not apply to associates hired on or before Dec. 31, 2014. Centura Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.