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Denver, Colorado

Hospitalist APP (PRN)

Nurse PractitionerPer Diem Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$131k-$145k

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Job Description

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Hospitalist APP (PRN) to join our team!

We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department: Hospitalist Physicians

Job Summary

The Physician Assistant or Nurse practitioner will provide direct clinical care for patients hospitalized on inpatient Medicine services. Works closely under the supervision of our Hospitalists Physicians and will work in close communication with the unit's multidisciplinary team which includes social work, care management, and nursing. Involvement in the educational training of future providers is also an option for interested providers.

Essential Functions

Monitors and evaluates medical condition of patient and under the supervision of a physician and in collaboration with other disciplines and standards of care or applying appropriate protocols, make decisions regarding treatment changes. Refers patient to specialized services as needed. (25%)

Determines and assesses the health status of patients by reviewing records, taking comprehensive medical histories, and performing physical examinations. (20%)

Orders and administers appropriate medications within the limits of the appropriate statutory limitations or refers patient to a caregiver in a specialty area. Initiates, performs or directs other healthcare professionals to perform screenings and diagnostic tests. (15%)

Completes required documentation legibly, thoroughly and in a timely manner. Prepares and maintains complete and accurate charts, case files and records. (10%)

Participates in clinical education of healthcare students as seen fit by the supervising medical staff. (10%)

May be assigned to perform lead work and/or involvement in clinical coordination, health station management or responsibility for special projects which may encompass protocol development, management planning, scheduling and other administrative tasks as necessary to support practice environment. (10%)

Attends and participates in administrative staff meetings. Utilizes the principles and practices of effective communication to elicit information, negotiate problem resolution, and/or garner support for various programs or policies. (5%)

Follows established departmental policies and procedures, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control standards. (5%)

Education

Master's Degree Required

Work Experience

1-3 years related clinical experience preferred.

Licenses

CNAA-Certified Nursing Administration Advanced - AONL - American Organization for Nursing Leadership Required and

BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of medical principals and procedures.
  • Knowledge of community resources for appropriate procedures.
  • Skill in eliciting history from patients, performing physical exams and formulating assessments of and treatment plans for patients.
  • Ordering appropriate diagnostic studies to aid in diagnosis.
  • Knowledge of appropriate administration and prescription of medications.

Skill in utilizing the principles and practices of effective and persuasive communication to elicit information, negotiate problem resolution, and/or garner support for various programs or policies.

Skill in obtaining information from patients, calming and reassuring patients and motivating patients to accept treatments.

  • Ability to exercise initiative and judgment in selecting proper treatment.
  • Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
  • Ability to prepare accurate reports.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public.
  • Computer skills required.
  • Computer skills preferred.

Shift: Work Type

PRN/Intermittent

Salary

$130,700.00 - $144,900.00 / yr (Pay range listed is for 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE). See Work Type for actual FTE)

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with exceptional retirement contributions, and nationally recognized well-being programs.

We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions.

When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

  • Here is a small list of our benefit programs:
  • Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%
  • On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
  • Community resource navigation support
  • Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
  • Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

Key Responsibilities

The Hospitalist APP provides direct clinical care for hospitalized patients, including performing physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, and managing treatment plans. They work under the supervision of hospitalist physicians and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree and possess relevant clinical experience, with 1-3 years preferred. Required certifications include BLS and CNAA-Certified Nursing Administration Advanced.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentMedical history takingDiagnostic testingMedication administrationTreatment planningEmergency responseInterdisciplinary collaboration

Hospital Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

In Colorado, the Nurse Practitioner weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$134k (121 salary observations; 219 listings), vs ~$139k nationally (2,888 salary observations; 9,583 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 62% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$138k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
71%
Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
18% this job
Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Hospital Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 273 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Denver

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$560k≈ 4.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,881/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Denver Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Denver, CO
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Social Security Replacement Retirement Plan with 3% Employer Contribution
On-Site Employee Fitness Center and Wellness Classes
Community Resource Navigation Support
Childcare Discount Programs
Education & Development Opportunities
Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
Collaborative Practice Agreement Required