Description
University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

Department of Surgery, Division of Urology

Instructor- Advanced Practice Provider, Urology Inpatient Management

Position # 00749647 - Requisition #21601

 

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

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2

Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus

Exemptions vary by campus location/department.

Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:

Anschutz Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.Consolidated/Central Services Administration – Will follow Anschutz policy on exemptions.

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

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

NATURE OF WORK

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) hired at the faculty rank of instructor (1.0 FTE) carries out duties related to patient care on the Urology Inpatient Service. These duties include inpatient assessment, patient education, care coordination and disease management as well as the provision of urologic consultation to other services. Close collaboration with the surgeons, resident staff and hospital staff will be necessary. This position will serve as an integral part of the Urology team providing care to a general patient population while on the Urology Service and during all transitions of care.

This position will provide primary coverage for weekend services. Working days will be Fridays through Mondays.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The APP works under the direct supervision of the full-time faculty or designee, this position provides inpatient medical care services at the University of Colorado Hospital School of Medicine’s Division of Urology Division in the Department of Surgery.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific duties and responsibilities of the APP may include, but are not limited to the following:

Evaluate and manage patients who are candidates for Urology care and/or surgery. This includes obtaining a thorough history and performing an appropriate physical examination and ordering appropriate testing as well as management of patients with post-operative complications. Monitoring overall care and providing education about the risks and benefits of the surgical procedures is also expected.
See and evaluate patients in the hospital, provide documentation, an assessment and care plan for inpatient stay and discharge care planning.
Evaluate and manage patients with urgent or emergent complaints in conjunction with the primary surgery.
These duties will include inpatient responsibilities such as rounding, writing orders, discharge, patient assessment, patient education, care coordination and disease management.
• Triage patient telephone calls and emails and provide consultation.

• Provide monitoring and continuity of care for patients between physician visits.

• Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.

Support and uphold established organizational policies, procedures, objective related to quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control.
• Provide urologic inpatient consultation in collaboration with faculty member and residents.

Participates in performance improvement activities; quality improvement and patient safety activities; assists in maintaining compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards including the code of conduct.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $99,008 - $132,662

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

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.

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.

 Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Diversity and Equity:

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.

The University of Colorado Denver | 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.

The University of Colorado Denver | 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.

Qualifications
Minimum qualifications for APP

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. 

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Masters degree in Nursing required, or a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant school.
• Current license to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse/ Physician Assistant with prescriptive privileges. 
• Meets and maintains the requirements of the Nursing Credential Review Board for the Advanced Practice Nurse/ Physician Assistant.  
• Current license to practice professional nursing or as a Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado.

Preferred Experience

• Demonstrated skill in outpatient surgical care.
• One year experience as an APP
One year prior experience in surgical subspecialty or inpatient care. Previous experience in urologic clinical setting.

 

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Apr 13, 2022
Unposting Date: Ongoing