Nurse Practitioner - Surgery - Trauma (Nights)
- Location
- Loveland
- Workplace
- On-site
- Compensation
- $137k – $179k
About this role
Position Announcement: Nurse Practitioner for Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Team
We are actively seeking an experienced and driven Nurse Practitioner to fill a full-time Nocturnist role within our high-acuity Trauma and Acute Care Surgery team at one of the Rocky Mountain region’s premier Level II trauma centers.
Role Overview:
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will be responsible for providing comprehensive trauma and acute care surgical services during overnight shifts (7 PM to 7 AM).
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting thorough patient assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and formulating individualized treatment plans.
- Managing a diverse patient population, including those undergoing trauma and emergency general surgery, across various inpatient settings.
- Assisting trauma surgeons with procedural interventions and ongoing patient management, demonstrating the ability to function autonomously while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
- Documenting all patient interactions and care delivered through the Epic EMR system.
- Adhering to medical staff bylaws and fulfilling privileging processes.
- Upholding high standards of patient safety and quality performance.
- Engaging in mentorship opportunities, leadership development, and continual professional education.
Shift Details:
- 12-hour overnight shifts, from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Qualifications:
- Mandatory: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a Master’s degree in Nursing.
- Required Certification: Nurse Practitioner Certification from either ANCC or AANPCB.
- Must provide the most recent NPDB Self Query Report (within 30 days, active) – no exemptions allowed.
- Unrestricted Colorado licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Eligibility for DEA registration and Medicare/Medicaid provider status is mandatory.
- Clean malpractice history and license preferred.
- No sanctions or exclusions from HHS/OIG or GSA are permissible.
- Mandatory: Current BLS certification (to be noted in “Additional Submission Details” field).
- Minimum of 2 years of trauma surgery experience or completion of a surgical fellowship is required.
Certification Requirements:
- ANCC certification
- BLS certification
- Board Certification
- DEA registration
Licensure Requirements:**
- Active Colorado Nurse Practitioner license.
We invite qualified candidates to apply for this exciting opportunity to join a team committed to delivering exceptional surgical care in a dynamic environment.
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