Instructor - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Night shift
Instructor - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Night shift
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
University of Colorado CU Anschutz Medical Campus
School of Medicine Department of Surgery
Instructor Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Night shift
Position #Requisition #36711
Job Summary:
TheDepartment of Surgery Division of Surgical Oncologyhas a fulltime 1.0 FTE faculty position at the rank of Instructor for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA). Under the direction of the fulltime faculty or designee this position provides inpatient medical care services primarily at the University of Colorado Hospital Anschutz Medical Campus (UCH AMC) and occasionally at Highlands Ranch Hospital (UCH HRH).The Surgical Oncology program at the University of Colorado Hospital is a high volume high acuity candidate will be expected to provide independent clinical services for patients seen on the surgical oncology service will be involvement in the complete spectrum of care from initial patient contact through duties of the position will include inpatient responsibilities such as rounding writing orders and participating in the care provided to surgical oncology patients while they are in the collaboration with the surgeons APPs hospital and clinical staff will be necessary.This role is at night and is paid a 25 salary differential for night coverage.Eligibility for prescriptive authority is required. The Division of Surgical Oncology is seeking an energetic individual(s) for a fulltime APP position to join the growing Surgical Oncology Program for primarily night title for this position would be Instructor of Surgery in the Division of Surgical Oncology at the University of Colorado. Individual(s) hired will work directly surgical oncology faculty.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and manage surgical oncology includes obtaining a thorough history and physical exam ordering appropriate testing enacting a treatment plan and counseling patients regarding their condition and prognosis.
- See and evaluate patients in the hospital provide documentation an assessment and care plan for the inpatient stay and discharge care planning.
- The candidate will provide care to patients on the inpatient wards in the intensive care unit acute care areas and occasionally assistin the OR.
- Evaluate and manage patients with urgent or emergent complaints in conjunction with the surgeon and/or residents.
- Close collaboration with surgical oncology surgeons subspecialty surgeons surgical residents emergency medicine physicians intensivists and hospital staff will be necessary.
- Professional interaction with referring physicians and staff emergency medical personnel and primary care providers is essential.
- The NP/PA will be a critical part of service continuity and a link between the inpatient and outpatient environments for patients.
- Participate in clinic sponsored educational opportunities.
- Provide monitoring and continuity of care for patients between physician visits.
- Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
- Maintain competency and enhance professional growth and development through continuing education conferences and mandatory training.
- Participate in quality improvement activities; assist in maintaining compliance with JCAHO accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards.
- Support and uphold established organizational policies procedures objectives related to quality improvement safety environmental and infection control.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- The census and acuity of clinical activity varies service to service and NP/PAs may at times be asked to provide cross coverage clinical care on different services and locations to deal with this issue.
- This position is primarily for night coverage but will occasionally require coverage of days weekend and holiday shifts.
Work Location:
Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora CO 80045 and Highlands Ranch CO 80129
Why Join Us:
Why work for the University
We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional 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 theCU Advantage.
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 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 of experience in surgical oncology preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with a diverse professional and patient population.
- Knowledge of professional medical and surgical practice to give and evaluate patient care in the area of surgical oncology.
- Knowledge of organizational policies regulations and procedures to administer patient care.
- Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
- Skill in applying and modifying the principles methods and techniques of medicine and surgery to provide ongoing patient care.
- Skill in taking medical history assessing medical condition and interpreting findings.
- Skills in preparing and maintaining records writing reports and responding to correspondence.
- Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients and their family members medical staff residents fellows medical students and the public.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to interpret adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly as an integral member of a team
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
vitae / Resume
professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at should be directed to: Natalie Deschaine
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration apply by May 7 2025
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range or hiring range for this position has been established asHIRING RANGE:
$109429 to $140941 25 salary differential for night coverage
The above salary range or hiring range represents the Universitys 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 nonexempt.
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: 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.
Background Check Statement:
TheUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campusis 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 COVID19 virus and othervaccine 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 theoccupational health medical surveillance program.
Employment Type
Full-Time
