Instructor – Aging Surgical Wellness Program Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

Job Summary:

The Division of GI, Tumor and Endocrine Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Colorado, School of Medicine, has a full-time faculty position available at the rank of Instructor for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).  Under the direction of the full-time faculty or designee, this position provides inpatient and outpatient medical care services at the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH).

The candidate will be expected to provide independent clinical services and oversight for the Aging Surgery Wellness quality program at the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH). These duties will include inpatient responsibilities such as rounding, writing orders, patient assessment, patient education, care coordination, disease management, and discharge activities. These duties will include outpatient responsibilities such as pre-operative evaluation, pre-surgical care coordination, post-discharge evaluation and post-discharge care coordination. Patient care coordination responsibilities will include monitoring operating room schedule, coordinating Aging Surgical Wellness preoperative optimization, overseeing Aging Surgical Wellness program Epic chart templates, overseeing Aging Surgical Wellness data collection, educating UCHealth providers and staff about the Aging Surgical Wellness Program standards and outcomes, providing data feedback to UCHealth providers and staff, preparing for national site visit for Aging Surgical Wellness program and representing the Aging Surgical Wellness Program at national site visits.

Close collaboration with general surgeons, sub-specialty surgeons, geriatric medicine physicians, internal medicine hospitalist physicians, nursing team members, pharmacy team members, physical therapy team members, nutritionist team members and other hospital staff will be necessary. The advanced practice provider will work with a multi-disciplinary faculty involved with the care of older adults undergoing major operations. The NP/PA will be the critical position providing service continuity for the Aging Surgical Wellness Program’s delivery of high-quality care processes. Work schedule will include nights, weekends, and holidays. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Inpatient responsibilities such as rounding and care coordination
• Outpatient responsibilities including patient assessment and tele-visits
• Patient and health team member education
• Quality program management and Inpatient responsibilities such as rounding and care coordination
• Outpatient responsibilities including patient assessment and tele-visits
• Patient and health team member education
• Quality program management and oversight
• Close collaboration and professional interaction with providers and hospital staff participating in the peri-operative care of older adults
• Outcome and process data collection and presentation
• Understanding, implementing and adhering to national quality program standards oversight
• Close collaboration and professional interaction with providers and hospital staff participating in the peri-operative care of older adults
• Outcome and process data collection and presentation
• Understanding, implementing and adhering to national quality program standards

Work Location:

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

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.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness .

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. 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 Masters degree in Nursing and/or a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current Colorado 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:

• Two years experience in general surgery, orthopedic surgery or a surgical subspecialty in the inpatient clinical setting
• OR experience in caring for hospitalized older patients 

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: Natalie Deschaine [email protected]  

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by June 30th , 2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$103,000 to $141,000

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 [email protected] ​.

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 .