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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner (ANP or FNP) or Physicians Assistant Park Meadows Clinic -Sr. Instructor
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Position Number: 5614801
Location: Aurora, CO
Position Type: Medicine - Physicians

Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner (ANP or FNP) or Physicians Assistant Park Meadows Clinic -Sr. Instructor

Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner (ANP or FNP) or Physician's Assistant - Park Meadows Clinic -Sr. Instructor - 34334 Faculty Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: School of Medicine | Department of Family Medicine

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner (ANP or FNP) or Physician's Assistant - Park Meadows Clinic -Sr. Instructor

Position #: 00825063 - Requisition #: 34334

Job Summary:

Within an outpatient ambulatory practice setting, within the context of a clinical care team and a Patient Centered Medical Home Residency practice, provide full spectrum ambulatory care including, but not limited to, chronic disease management, acute and "urgent" care, and wellness and preventative care for adult and pediatric patients. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) evaluates, assesses, diagnosis, prescribes and educates patients regarding their particular illness or chronic disease. The position provides high quality primary care to all patients, evaluate and treat acute and chronic problems for the patient population, complete histories, thorough assessments and physical examinations on all patients with accurate and complete documentation reflected in medical records and collaborates and communicates with other departments and colleagues, such as the pharmacy, to ensure optimal patient care, including via telehealth appointments.

Full Time Clinical Position = 1 cFTE: 8 "4 hour sessions" or 32 clinical contact hours/week and two half day sessions (8 hours)/week dedicated to completion of medical records, laboratory result management, and communication with patients. Clinical time includes responsibilities in patient care, clinic functioning and student precepting.

Examples of Work Performed

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

Clinical Care

Provide quality, accessible, cost-effective primary care for patients served by various DFM sites as designated. Provide direct patient care for acute care patients who require/request same-day appointments. Maintain a small continuity panel of patients.
Collaborate as appropriate with medical staff in the care of complex patients.
Interact with other health professionals to create guidelines and coordinate patient care.
Collaborate with other team members in chronic disease management and patient care management.
Participate in phone call system for after-hours issues.
Provide quality care for other populations as assigned.
Support and collaborate with medical, nursing and office staff.

Teaching

Provide teaching experiences for students (pre-med, medical, nursing, pharmacy, physician assistant, nurse practitioner) as requested. Participate in the education and training of residents as requested and appropriate for clinical site.
Assist in the coordination of patient health education/self-management support.
Provide input into staff and interdisciplinary education as needed.
Disseminate information to health care professionals about health care issues.

Research

May participate in clinical research and other scholarly activities appropriate to the academic rank.
Initiate relevant researches and disseminate ongoing research information relevant to clinical/education. environments as time and resources allow.

Quality Improvement

Participate in clinic quality improvement teams.
Serve in leadership role within the clinic or pod as designated by the medical director.
Participate in ongoing and new quality improvement projects within the clinic and in other settings as assigned.
Participate in clinic and provider meetings.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Department of Family Medicine (DFM) seeks a creative and capable individual to lead strategic communications for a national leader in academic medicine. Recently ranked #7 Best Family Medicine Programs by U.S. News, DFM seeks a communications professional who is a storyteller at heart. Someone with a broad range of skills and a desire to put them to work to demonstrate the impact of cutting-edge family medicine care, research, and innovation.

The Department of Family Medicine (DFM) mission is "To heal, teach, discover, and connect. Together." by educating, nurturing, fostering, and enhancing those in family medicine and the communities we live in and serve. The Department of Family Medicine has five key aims, each with specific goals:

Patient Care - Providing outstanding Family Medicine to every patient.
Research - Create and disseminate new knowledge.
Training - Train a future integrated, Family Medicine workforce.
Community Engagement - Achieve health equity with community engagement and advocacy.
Our People - Nurture a thriving, diverse, and equitable DFM culture.

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.

Masters or Doctor of Nursing practice degree or graduation from an NCCPA-approved physician assistant program
Licensed as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado.
Completion of required 1,000 hours (provisional prescription authority/mentorship) or other minimum as defined by State of Colorado in order to obtain full prescriptive authority and DEA registration.
Medicare/Medicaid credentials.
Unrestricted DEA license.
National certification by ANCC or AANP as family or adult nurse practitioner (if FNP).

Preferred Qualifications

Two years (full time) of practice experience working in a Patient Centered Medical Home/Ambulatory Family Medicine and/or Adult Medicine practice preferred.
Experience working with Epic or another EHR.
Current CPR license.
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the office's policies and procedures.
Demonstrates cultural humility and commitment to minimizing implicit bias in clinical care

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following:

Ability to consult with supervisory physicians on patient care and administrative issues.
Able to document history, physical examinations, assessments and treatment plans for each patient by using the electronic medical record and enter follow-up diagnostic testing and laboratory studies that have been ordered.
Able to discuss and promote wellness for all patients.
Knows when and how to refer patients to other health care professionals when the care that needs to be provided is beyond their scope of practice.
Proven effectiveness in working with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds
Working knowledge of HIPAA.
Ability to prioritize and respond to emergencies in a calm manner.
Ability to verbalize information/directions clearly and concisely.
Ability to administer patient medications properly.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Conflict resolution skills.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to analyze, prioritize, and resolve patient and office problems.
Ability to participate effectively as a member of a team.
Ability to simultaneously perform multiple tasks and complete administrative duties correctly and on time.

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: Lydia Lyon Lydia.lyon@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins on July 29, 2024. For best consideration, apply by August 30, 2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Senior Instructor Hiring Range:

$95,000 - $147,522

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 - 20148 - SOM-FM GENERAL OPERATIONS Schedule
: Full-time Posting Date
: Nov 25, 2024 Unposting Date
: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Lydia Lyon Posting Contact Email: Lydia.lyon@cuanschutz.edu Position Number: 00825063

To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=34334&lang=en