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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Advance Practice Provider Instructor
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Position Number: 5766869
Location: Aurora, CO
Position Type: Medicine - Physicians

Advance Practice Provider Instructor

Advance Practice Provider | Instructor - 35338 Faculty

Description
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Surgery - Urology

Job Title: Advance Practice Provider | Instructor

Position #00828531: - Requisition #:35338

Job Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant hired at the faculty rank of Instructor (1.0 FTE) carries out duties related to patient care on the Urology Inpatient Service. These duties include inpatient assessment, patient education, care coordination and disease management as well as the provision of urologic consultation to other services. Close collaboration with the surgeons, resident staff and hospital staff will be necessary as this role evaluates and manages patients with urgent and/or emergent complaints in conjunction with the primary surgeon. This position will serve as an integral part of the Urology team providing care to a general patient population while on the Urology Service and during all transitions of care.

This position will be required to provide rotating coverage for weekends (Fridays through Mondays) and holiday services.

Key Responsibilities:

Specific duties and responsibilities of the APP may include, but are not limited to the following:

Evaluate and manage patients who are candidates for Urology care and/or surgery. This includes obtaining a thorough history and performing an appropriate physical examination and ordering appropriate testing as well as management of patients with post-operative complications. Monitoring overall care and providing education about the risks and benefits of the surgical procedures is also expected.
See and evaluate patients in the hospital, provide documentation, an assessment, and care plan for inpatient stay and discharge care planning.
These duties will include urologic inpatient responsibilities such as rounding, writing orders, discharge, patient assessment, patient education, care coordination, disease management, and consultation in collaboration with faculty members and residents.
Triage patient telephone calls and emails and provide consultation.
Provide monitoring and continuity of care for patients between physician visits.
Support and uphold established organizational policies, procedures, objective-related quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control. Which can include attending meetings and participating in committees as requested.
Participates in performance improvement activities, quality improvement, and patient safety activities, assists in maintaining compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards including the code of conduct.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

We are driven to improve every life at the Department of Surgery with our commitment to innovative surgical care, curing through discovery, enlightening tomorrow's leaders, and daring to be exceptional. Our focus on patient care, education, and research will lead to innovative discoveries and promote quality care and safety for our patients.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 10/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Master's degree in Nursing and/or a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
Current license to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse and/or Physician Assistant with prescriptive privileges.
Meets and maintains specific requirements of the Nursing Credential Review Board (Nurse Practitioner) and the Medical Review Board (Physician Assistant).

Preferred Qualifications:

One year experience as an Advance Practice Provider (APP).
One year prior experience in a surgical subspecialty or inpatient care.
Previous experience in a urologic clinical setting.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Ashleigh Prout, Ashleigh.prout@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by November 24, 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

$99,008 - $132,662

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References

Job Category: Faculty

Primary Location: Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20341 - SOM-SRG-UR DIV Clinical

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Oct 30, 2024

Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Ashleigh Prout Posting Contact Email: Ashleigh.prout@cuanschutz.edu Position Number: 00828531

To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=35338&lang=en