Instructor

Job Summary:

  The Department of Neurology has a need for an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Clinical Nurse Specialist) with strong values and unique skills for our Epilepsy Section.

This APP will work in the Epilepsy Section, which currently has 11 Epileptologists and 5 APPs.  The Epilepsy Section runs various clinics including the Epilepsy Pregnancy clinic, Tuberous Sclerosis clinic, Non-Epileptic Seizure clinic, Neuro-feedback clinic, Diet clinic, Neuro-modulation clinic, Pre-surgery clinic, Surgery clinic, and Tele-Epilepsy.  The Epileptologists and Epilepsy APPs also take turns and are responsible for staffing the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) located at University of Colorado Hospital on CU Anschutz Medical Campus.  

Examples of Work Performed

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:  

• Screen, evaluate, diagnose, manage medications, and provide disease counseling
• Acute and chronic outpatient care of patients with neurological disease including symptomatic therapy, disease-modifying therapy, and health maintenance care
• Serves as first contact for clinician level patient communications
• Engage in collaborative team-based care to make informed decisions for patient care
• Support and engage in continual learning and development among nursing staff, physician assistants, pharmacy staff, medical students, and neurology residents
• Periodic educational presentation of lectures to patients and others 

Why Join Us:

This position will provide both acute and chronic direct outpatient care to Neurologic patients. Successful candidates will have a proven record of accomplishment in supporting the needs of patients, developing differential diagnoses, and prescribing treatments in collaboration with leading specialty providers. We are seeking individuals who are collaborative, communicative, proactive, caring, detail-oriented, organized, able to think critically, focused on quality, and dedicated to personal growth.

The position is located at the Anschutz Medical Campus.  Hours will vary depending on clinical schedules and department/hospital needs (some weekend and holidays) - will be determined at time of offer. We are the premier research university in Colorado, serving more than 30,000 undergraduate, graduate and health professions students in Denver, Aurora and online and awarding nearly 4,000 degrees each year.  The renowned researchers and award-winning faculty offer more than 100 degree programs through 13 colleges and schools. In 2008, the University was awarded more than $371 million in research grants and contracts. The Anschutz Medical Campus includes over 5 million square feet of research, educational and clinical space on 227 acres.

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.  

Instructor

• Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Clinical Nurse Specialist Degree
• License to practice in Colorado or ability to obtain a license to practice in Colorado
• Experience and desire to work with patients with chronic, and sometimes severe illness
• Experience completing documentation and performing tasks routinely assigned in medical settings using complex electronic record systems 

Preferred Qualifications: (not required but may be used to narrow down the applicant pool)

• Three (3) years of experience working with neurological patients and/or experience in management of chronic diseases in a subspecialty environment
• Background in neuroscience
• Experience working in a primary care medicine setting
• Experience completing documentation and performing tasks routinely assigned in hospital settings using hospital record systems (e.g., Epic and Oncore)
• Knowledge of University of Colorado Health Hospitals 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work independently and within diverse team structures
• Being respectful of patient rights and putting patient safety first
• Building patient rapport
• A positive, motivated, engaged, and caring attitude
• Great attention to detail and quality
• Ability to work with colleagues and patients in a confidential and professional manner
• Follow best practices in research (ICH guidelines, GCP, FDA guidelines)
• Ability to work with colleagues across the Department of Neurology with an understanding of inclusion and diversity
• Good documentation practices
• Dedication to professional development and life-long learning
• Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and think quickly on your feet
• Experience with web-based tracking systems and Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access)

How to Apply:

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

You must attach a cover letter, resume, and references to your application as three separate documents. Please identify the section and job specific minimum qualifications that you possess in your cover letter.

Also, please ensure you check the “Job Specific Attachments” box next to each document on the “Required Documents” page of the application for the appropriate documents to be attached.

Reference checking is a standard step in our hiring process. You may be asked to provide contact information, including email addresses, for up to five references as part of the search process for the position.

*Please note: All application materials must be submitted through CU Careers, emailed materials will not be considered.  

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

Questions should be directed to: [email protected]  

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by June 15, 2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Instructor $100,000 - $133,000 based on years of relevant experience.

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 .