The Nocturnist APP will perform medical work including examination, diagnosis, and treatment of patients in the Observation Unit under physician supervision, making treatment decisions and referring patients as necessary. Key functions also involve completing thorough documentation, participating in clinical education, and potentially handling administrative tasks like protocol development and staff meeting attendance.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Master's Degree and have at least one year of experience in hospital medicine or an equivalent setting. Required licenses include BLS certification and either NCCPA certification for Physician Assistants or AANPCB certification for Nurse Practitioners, along with state APN or PA licensure.
We are recruiting for a mission-driven Nocturnist APP-Clinical Decision Unit (CDU), Emergency Department to join our team!
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Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department Clin Decision Unit Providers Under the supervision of a physician, performs professional medical work in the examination, diagnosis and treatment of patients according to statutory limitations in the Observation Unit of the Denver Health Emergency Department.
Examines and diagnoses patients and develops treatment plans.
Performs testing, bedside procedures, referral to physicians as needed, writes prescriptions, and performs administrative procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols and available equipment.
May perform administrative support functions as required.
Shift Hours: 7pm-7am 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. (20%) Completes required documentation legibly, thoroughly and in a timely manner.
Prepares and maintains complete and accurate charts, case files and records. (20%) Participates in clinical education of healthcare students as seen fit by the supervising medical staff. (20%) May be assigned to perform leadwork 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. (20%) 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. (20%) Education: Master's Degree Required Work Experience: 1 year of hospital medicine or equivalent experience required Licenses: BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required PAC-Certified Physician Assistant - NCCPA - National Commission for Certifying Agencies Required or NP-Nurse Practitioner - AANPCB - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board Required APN - Advanced Nurse Practitioner - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required or PA-Physician Assistant - State Medical Board Required Shift Work Type Regular Salary $142,400.00 - $158,700.00 / yr Benefits At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community.
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Medical plans
Public service loan forgiveness
Paid days off
Retirement plan employer contribution
Wellness classes
Childcare discount programs
Education and development opportunities
Professional clinical advancement program
Student loan coaching
Employee fitness center
Public transportation pass
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.
We Love Our Purpose Our purpose shapes our culture and guides how we show up—for our patients, our communities, and one another.
Every role at Denver Health contributes to improving lives, advancing health equity, and strengthening the communities we serve.
Together, we strive to transform the health of our patients and to be the most trusted health care provider in Colorado.
Our values—respect, belonging, transparency, and accountability—are the foundation of our culture and are reflected across every position, clinical and nonclinical alike.
No matter where you work at Denver Health, your role has a meaningful impact on patient health—often in ways you may not even realize.
We invest in our people through resources designed to support both immediate success and long-term growth.
Mentorship programs, tuition assistance, and our Workforce Development Center help employees transition seamlessly into their roles while preparing for future advancement.
We also lead the market with a competitive benefits package, including retirement contributions with a match of up to 9.5%.
Recognizing the emotional and physical demands of many jobs in health care, we created the RESTORE Center—a leading-edge space that provides intentional peer-support, and an innovative environment designed to reduce burnout and support employee well-being.
At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.
