Locum Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)

Position

Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Purpose of Coverage

Addressing a staffing shortage in a high-acuity urgent care setting.

Coverage Duration

Immediate start for an initial term of 3 months.

Work Environment

Clinical setting.

Work Schedule

Variable weekly shifts from Monday to Friday (8 AM - 6:30 PM; 9:30 AM - 8 PM; 11 AM - 10 PM) and weekends (8 AM - 6:30 PM or 8:30 AM - 7 PM). Weekend availability is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver urgent care services for all age groups.
• Conduct procedures, including suturing, incision and drainage, splinting, and toenail removal.
• Handle a diverse caseload typical of urgent care.

Experience Requirements

• Emergency Room (ER) experience is essential, with a preference for candidates possessing high-acuity urgent care experience.
• Expected patient acuity levels range from ESI 3 to 5.

On-Call Duties

None required.

Patient Volume

Anticipated patient flow of approximately 3 patients per hour.

Shift Composition

Each shift will include an LPN, RNs, and occasionally MAs, along with the support of 2 Emergency Medicine physicians on-site daily.

Electronic Medical Record System

EPIC.

Credentialing Timeline

Approximately 60 days from application submission.

Certification Requirements

• Must be Board Certified.
• Certifications required include BLS, ACLS, and PALS from the American Heart Association.

Licensure

Active Colorado state licensure is mandatory.

Temporary Assignments

Yes, temporary positions are available.