Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary:

The Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes at the University of Colorado Anschutz Campus is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide diabetes care and research support in the BDC Adult and the BDC Pregnancy and Womens Health Clinic. The patient population is primarily newly diagnosed and established adults with type 1 diabetes but also includes some adults with type 2 diabetes. The successful candidate will provide clinical care for BDC patients in the BDC Adult clinic and will specifically also provide womens health services in the BDC Pregnancy and Womens Health Clinic. In addition to providing clinical care the Barbara Davis Center has a large clinical research program. This position will also contribute to diabetes-related research studies. Research is conducted on new advanced diabetes technology outcomes related to use of technology and the health complications related to successful candidate will actively participate in facilitating patient-oriented research projects conducted by BDC investigators. Typical hours are Monday-Friday based on clinic appointment schedule with occasional weekends and extended hours as required to accommodate research schedules. This position participates in after-hours on-call provider rotation.

Key Responsibilities:

The position serves at the Instructor rank. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide diabetes care to newly diagnosed and established adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes

• Diabetes education and case management for patients

• Phone consultations with patients and other NP/PA/physicians in the community

• Computer charting/data entry

• Educate patients and families in diabetes management

• Maintain high standards of the existing diabetes program

• Insulin Pump and Continuous Glucose Monitoring Instruction

• Contribute to new and ongoing diabetes clinical research protocols

• Physical exams for patients enrolled in the clinical research protocol

• Manage in clinic and outpatient research protocols (glucose management adjusting pump settings frequent blood draws data entry and management) per protocol.

• Interview prospective subjects for a variety of research clinical trials.

• Educate potential subjects on the details of the studies through phone contacts and personal interviews

• Participate in subject recruitment efforts including communicating with patients expressing an interest and all pre-screening/screening activities

• Independently perform study related processes procedures and assessments as defined in study protocol and in compliance with regulating bodies

Why Join Us:

The Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes (BDC) is the largest diabetes institute in the world specializing in type 1 diabetes research and care for children and adults. The Center provides state-of-the-art care to over 2500 adults with type 1 diabetes or insulin requiring type 2 diabetes. Over 200 employees including clinicians clinical researchers basic biomedical scientists and supporting staff work at the BDC to find the most effective treatment prevention and cure for type 1 diabetes. Within the Adult Division is the Pregnancy and Womens Health Clinic which helps women manage glucose fluctuations across menstrual cycles pregnancy and through the menopausal transition. There is a robust clinical and research program in the Pregnancy and Womens Health Clinic designed to improve health conditions in women living with diabetes and conduct research on advanced diabetes technology use in pregnancy recognizing long-term complications from diabetic pregnancies and following offspring of pregnant women for the onset of diabetes in their children.

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 the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited institution.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Nurse Practitioner license to practice in Colorado.
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification.
• 1 (one) or more years of clinical research experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous clinical experience in type 1 diabetes
• Certified Pump Trainer and experience with Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) systems preferred.
• IV and phlebotomy experience
• Previous research experience in type 1 diabetes and womens health

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• To be successful in this position candidates will need to demonstrate/be the following:

• Self-motivation responsibility and dedication.

• Team-oriented.

• Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills.

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 should be directed to: BDC Human Resources

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration apply by October 8 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$110000 to $125000 fixed salary plus the possibility of incentives based on clinical productivity.

The above salary 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 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: Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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 .

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 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 addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.