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Colorado - Nurse Practitioner Positions                 (posted) 10-19-10
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Nurse Practitioners
Full-time, part-time positions

Boulder Community Hospital is a coordinated network of facilities and 
skilled personnel that provides an extensive range of healthcare 
services to people and businesses throughout Boulder County.

Uncompromising medical excellence, delivered with the values of 
respect and compassion. Since 1922, BCH has built our reputation on 
this promise. As a community-owned and operated not-for-profit 
hospital, we remain dedicated to meeting the evolving healthcare 
needs of our citizens and providing access to high quality medical care.

Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, adventure awaits you 
right outside your door. Big, beautiful vistas, serene snow-capped 
mountains, and a lifestyle conducive to enjoying the outdoors bring a 
truly fresh perspective to our practice of healthcare.

Whether in our hospital, clinics, urgent care center, sports medicine 
facility or in our community outreach programs, people who share our 
values are vital to our mission.

And... because personal respect is at the heart of our organization, 
our staff enjoys a work/life balance that provides plenty of 
opportunity to pursue new adventures.

POSITION SUMMARY
Provides episodic care to patients in the Urgent Care setting within 
the standards and practices of a Family Nurse Practitioner. 
Facilitates the care of patients with minor illness.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients.
2. Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic 
and therapeutic procedures as needed.
3. Performs a thorough physical exam, and records findings. 
Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical 
needs of patients.
4. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
5. Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and 
therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
6. Administers medications and injections as needed. Sutures minor 
lacerations.
7. Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention.
8. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment 
instructions. Provides patient education and discharges patients when 
appropriate.
9. Maintains and reviews patients' records, charts, and other 
pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results.
10. Assists in the triage of patient telephone calls and provides 
consultation.
11. Manages medical and surgical emergencies according to written guidelines.
12. Participates and responds to chart review for quality improvement 
purposes.
13. Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
14. Participates in professional development activities and maintains 
professional affiliations.
15. Maintains patient confidentiality.
16. Performs related work as required.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
1. Possession of a State Nurse Practitioner license. ANA certification
2. Prescriptive authority
3. ACLS certification required by the end of conditional period.
4. PALS or ENPC certification required by the end of conditional period.
5. Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice, and primary 
and urgent care.
6. Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures
7. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
8. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a 
safe work environment
9. Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and 
techniques of professional nursing to provide episodic patient care
10. Skills in taking medical history to assess medical condition and 
interpret findings
11. Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and 
responding to correspondence
12. Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance
13. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working 
relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
14. Ability to maintain quality improvement and control
15. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
16. Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures
17. Ability to communicate clearly

Three years of professional nursing experience in an emergency 
setting preferred. Two years experience as NP preferred.

Surround yourself by natural beauty and an active, life-embracing 
community, while you enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits 
package, including health/dental/life, paid annual leave, tuition 
reimbursement and much more. Apply online at: 
<http://www.bch.org>www.bch.org. EOE/Drug-free workplace
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