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Aurora, CO - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 92222 - 103750
Posted on: 5 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Job Title: Family Nurse Practitioner

Clinical Practice Faculty Series Instructor/Senior Instructor/Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice (Open Rank)

Position location: Community Health Clinic Anschutz Medical Campus

Position #: Requisition #: 39350

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado College of Nursing is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) benefitted Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to provide integrated primary care at the Community Health Clinic (CHC) on the Anschutz Medical Campus. This is a clinic-based faculty position within the IRC-Clinical Series Clinical Practice Track that combines direct patient care with clinical precepting and leadership/service responsibilities.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students faculty staff and community members from diverse backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities:

Serves as a primary care provider for the clinics patient population.

Performs comprehensive patient assessments including physical examinations evaluation diagnosis treatment follow-up and consultation.

Performs outpatient primary care procedures within scope of practice.

Maintains procedural competency and adheres to evidence-based practice standards documentation requirements and informed consent processes.

Completes clinical documentation accurately and in a timely manner within the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Functions as a clinical preceptor for advanced practice nursing students.

Actively participates in clinic marketing outreach and patient recruitment efforts.

Work Location:

Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located at our Community Health Clinic in Aurora Colorado.

Why Join Us:

CU Nursing is an amazing place to be. We have the distinct advantage of being a part of a huge medical campus with three incredible hospitals the VA the nationally ranked University of Colorado Hospital and the Childrens Hospital Colorado where our nursing students and faculty learn every day. From our beginning 125 years ago as part of the School of Medicine at CU Boulder to our current home at the Anschutz Medical Campus the college has been a recognized leader in nursing education (ranked #10 in online MS graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report 2023). Our faculty students and staff have been instrumental in shaping the profession of nursing and teaching the next generation of nurses while treating patients in our own nurse-led clinics. Be a part of an innovative dynamic diverse and exciting workplace -- helping make great things happen. Join us in our quest to boldly transform health together.

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: 11/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.

Faculty rank is determined at the end of the interview process based on a comprehensive review of candidate qualifications and experience compared to established College of Nursing faculty criteria.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor of Clinical Practice Senior Instructor of Clinical Practice or Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Instructor of Clinical Practice:

  • Graduate degree in nursing from an accredited institution
  • Current Board certification as an Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
    • Current RN and APN licensures in good standing (any state) Could be working toward CO clinical licenses during application process and registered with DORA-Department of Regulatory Agencies. Must have CO licensures by date of hire.
  • Current Prescriptive Authority (RxN) Licensure (Any State)
    • Must have Colorado RxN license by date of hire.
  • Current DEA License
  • Minimum of one (1) year Advance Practice experience as an FNP

Sr. Instructor of Clinical Practice:

  • Graduate degree in nursing from an accredited institution
  • Current Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
    • Current RN and APN licensures in good standing (any state) Could be working toward CO clinical licenses during application process and registered with DORA-Department of Regulatory Agencies. Must have CO licensures by date of hire.
  • Current Prescriptive Authority (RxN) Licensure (Any State)
    • Must have Colorado RxN license by date of hire.
  • Current DEA License
  • Minimum of one (1) year Advance Practice experience as an FNP
  • A record of demonstrated effectiveness in clinical practice collegial collaboration and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Sr. Instructor in an IRC: Clinical Practice faculty track

Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice:

  • Doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited institution
  • Current Board certification as an Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
  • Current RN and APN licensures in good standing (any state) Could be working toward CO clinical licenses during application process and registered with DORA-Department of Regulatory Agencies. Must have CO licensures by date of hire.
  • Current Prescriptive Authority (RxN) Licensure (Any State)
    • Must have Colorado RxN license by date of hire.
  • Current DEA License
  • Minimum of one (1) year Advance Practice experience as an FNP
  • A record of demonstrated effectiveness in clinical practice collegial collaboration and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Assistant Professor in an IRC: Clinical Practice faculty track

Preferred Qualifications

Clinical experience in a family or primary care setting.

Prior experience working in an academic or teaching environment.

Demonstrated experience performing outpatient primary care procedures including but not limited to:

Nexplanon insertion and removal

Intrauterine device (IUD) placement and removal

Laceration repair and suturing

Punch and shave biopsies

Incision and drainage of abscesses

Joint and soft tissue injections

Experience managing diverse and medically complex patient populations.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and the ability to independently assess diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions within scope of practice.

Effectively prioritizes and responds to changes in patient condition with appropriate urgency and coordination.

Proficient in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems ensuring accurate timely and complete documentation.

Exhibits strong interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with patients families interdisciplinary teams and academic partners.

Demonstrates the ability to function effectively within an integrated team-based care model.

Maintains professionalism adaptability and accountability in a dynamic clinical environment.

Demonstrates effective clinical teaching skills and commitment to mentoring students.

Ability to manage a full primary care panel and maintain productivity expectations.

Demonstrates attention to detail and adherence to regulatory credentialing and compliance requirements.

Willingness and ability to participate in rotating on-call triage schedules

Demonstrates engagement in quality improvement patient access initiatives and clinic growth efforts.

Conditions of Employment:

Must obtain Colorado RN APN and RxN licenses by date of hire.

Must obtain NPI Medicaid provider number and complete CAQH enrollment by date of hire.

Must maintain BLS/CPR certification.

Must remain credentialed with participating health plans.

Must work standard clinic hours (MondayFriday 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.) with rotating on-call coverage.

Must be able to work in a clinical environment with exposure to biological hazards.

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 the listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address

Questions should be directed to: College of Nursing Human Resources at

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified but preference will be given to complete applications received by April 2nd 2026 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:

Instructor of Clinical Practice: $90414 - $101716

Senior Instructor of Clinical Practice: $91318 - $102733

Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice: $92222 - $103750

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 may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on the level.

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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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.


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