Instructor - Advanced Practice Provider

Job Summary:

The Department of Surgery, Division of Urology is seeking applicants for a full-time (1.0) FTE Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) at the rank of Instructor to carry out duties related to patient care on the Urology Service. These duties include outpatient and 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. 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 primarily serve outpatient population but will be expected to serve the Urology inpatient population as needed.

This position will be based at the University of Colorado - Highlands Ranch Medical Center.

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 outpatient and inpatient stay and discharge care planning.
• Evaluate and manage patients with urgent or emergent complaints in conjunction with the primary surgery.
• These duties will include outpatient and inpatient responsibilities such as rounding, writing orders, discharge, patient assessment, patient education, care coordination and disease management.
• Triage patient telephone calls and emails and provide consultation.
• Provide monitoring and continuity of care for patients between physician visits.
• Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
• Support and uphold established organizational policies, procedures, objective related to quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control.
• Provide urologic outpatient and inpatient consultation in collaboration with faculty member and residents.
• 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.

Supervision Received:

The APP works under the direct supervision of the full-time faculty or designee at the University of Colorado Hospital School of Medicine’s Division of Urology Division in the Department of Surgery.

Work Location:

Onsite – This role is expected to work onsite and is located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

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:

Must meet minimum qualifications at time of hire.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Masters degree in Nursing required, or a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant school.
• Current license to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse/ Physician Assistant with prescriptive privileges. 
• Meets and maintains the requirements of the Nursing Credential Review Board for the Advanced Practice Nurse/ Physician Assistant.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• One year prior experience in surgical subspecialty or outpatient care.
• Previous experience in urologic clinical setting.
• Demonstrated skill in outpatient surgical care.
• One year experience as an APP

How to Apply:

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

Questions should be directed to: Jill Quinn at [email protected] .

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

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by May 1st. 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 [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 .