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Department

Job Summary

Under supervision of a neonatologist, provides care for newborns in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Well Baby Nursery. Functions as advanced practice provider (APP)during day and night for neonatal resuscitations and care of NICU patients, with cross-coverage of well-baby nursery patients. Performs procedures with residents. Teaches medical, physician assistant and nursing students and medical residents as part of a multidisciplinary provider team. Manages systems-based care including documentation, communication, and discharge preparation.  Participates in and leads programmatic initiatives in the NICU.


Essential Functions:

• Provide patient care in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Well Baby Nursery including follow-up planning. (50%)
• Completes required chart documentation legibly, thoroughly, and in a timely manner. (10%)
• Participates in night call along with pediatric residents. (10%)
• Responsible for delivery room resuscitations and care of patients in the NICU and Well Baby Nursery. (10%)
• Assists residents with procedures. (5%)
• Participates in unit-based and departmental quality and safety work Denver Health initiatives including RIEs and Committees. (5%)
• Teaches medical students, physician assistant students and nursing students, as well as pediatric and family medicine residents in NICU and Well Baby Nursery. (10%)
• Perform newborn resuscitation, placement of arterial and venous lines and chest tubes, intubation of term, preterm, and extremely low birth weight infants, and manage invasive ventilatory support (<1%)
• Participates in clinical education of healthcare students as seen fit by the supervising medical staff.

Education:

• Master's Degree (Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Neonatal Physician Assistant) Required

Work Experience:

• Prior experience in a level III NICU required, either during graduate degree training program or following this training. 

Licenses:

• PA-Physician Assistant or NP - Nurse Practitioner - State Medical Board Required and
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification - Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical principals and procedures.
• Skill in performing physical exams and in formulation of assessments and treatment plans.
• Ability to order appropriate diagnostic studies to aid in diagnosis.
• Knowledge of appropriate administration and prescription of medications.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all members of the healthcare team, patients, and families. 
• Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Desire ability to enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs and review of current literature.
• Knowledge and accountability for department's productivity, efficiency and financial viability.
• Willingness to participate in strategic initiatives at unit, departmental and hospital level to improve care.  
• Systems-based practice skills including electronic medical record and e-mail competency
• Computer skills required.

Shift

Work Type

Salary

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 generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, 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:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays

• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks

• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%

• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.

• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

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

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways

• 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

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care 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 health care 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.