Description
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
College of Nursing
Position Title: Family Nurse Practitioner / Instructor / Senior Instructor / Assistant Professor (Open Rank) in the Non-Tenure Clinical Practice Track
Position location: Campus Health Center – Anschutz Medical Campus
 

* 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

Exemptions vary by campus location/department.

Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:

Anschutz Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.

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 College of Nursing has an opening for a full-time (1.0 FTE ) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) within its Campus Health Center (CHC) at the Anschutz Medical Campus, and will cross train to provide vacation coverage when needed at the Belleview Point clinic (5001 S. Parker Road | Suite 215 Aurora, CO 80015). This position is clinic based as a health care provider, and is hired at the level of an Instructor / Senior Instructor / Assistant Professor (Open Rank) in the Non-Tenure Clinical Practice Track within the College of Nursing.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges, and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.  Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here.

Nature of Work:

The University of Colorado, College of Nursing, is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) / Instructor / Senior Instructor / Assistant Professor (Open Rank) in the Non-Tenure Clinical Practice Track for a full-time (1.0 FTE) benefits-eligible position to provide coverage at The Campus Health Center located on the Anschutz Medical Campus on the second floor of the Anschutz Health and Wellness Center (12348 E Montview Blvd, Aurora, CO 80045).  Hours are 8 am – 5 pm Monday- Friday with one hour lunch break This FNP position will provide integrated primary care at for students/faculty/staff and their families, including pediatrics.

Clinic Description:

The Campus Health Center (CHC), with health care delivered from varied health disciplines through CU Health Partners, is designed to meet convenient care needs of anyone who works or studies on campus.  CHC accepts most patient insurances and is a full spectrum primary care practice. The CHC strives to enhance multi-disciplinary care experience for students by providing a spectrum of physical and mental health care in an integrated care model, thereby exposing future scientists, health professionals and public health practitioners to seamless and coordinated systems of care.  https://nursing.cuanschutz.edu/patient-care/campus-health-center

Supervision Received:

Work is performed under the general direction and authority of the Clinical Director.

Supervision Exercised:

Student supervision is required during clinical placements.

Examples of Work Performed:

Serves as primary care provider for the clinic’s patient populationPerforms accurate physical examinations, evaluations, diagnoses, treatments, follow-up, and consultation.Coordinates the activities of patient careParticipates in after-hours callObtains patient history and develops comprehensive plan of careProvides health education to patients, students, families, and/or community health practitioners and groupsProvides leadership in design and implementation of integrated, interprofessional models of care delivery and evaluation of patient outcomesParticipates in programmatic planning, developing specific evidence-based health policies and proceduresPractices safety, environmental, and infection control methodsFunctions as a clinical preceptor and/or clinical instructor for health professions students.
• Provides individualized client teaching and counseling utilizing evidence based practice.
• Identifies deviations from normal and consults as needed.
• Completes necessary documentation in a timely fashion.
Ensure strict compliance with University and professional policies/procedures.Adept at Electronic Health Record (EHR) usage, troubleshooting, improvement processes, and downtime procedures.Actively participates in marketing and patient recruitment to increase patient volume.
• Active participation in health plan contracts.
• Remains credentialed by the health plans and ensure credentialing materials stay current.
• Utilizes acute awareness of  regulatory compliance and suggests plans for improvement
• Follows clinical workflow processes and engages team in quality improvement activities
• Participates in clinical peer review process
• Participates in selection of additional providers and staff
• Conducts routine chart audits as required
• Attend  Clinic, College of Nursing, and Clinical and Community Affairs meetings, as needed
• Serve as liaison between clinic and patients, collaborating physicians, community members, and others as needed
• Back-up assistance to front and back office assistants, as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Salary and Benefits:

The hiring salary range for each position has been established at:

$85,000 - $93,000 annually at Instructor of Clinical Practice/FNP
$88,000 - $96,000 annually at Sr. Instructor of Clinical Practice/FNP
$90,000 - $105,000 annually at Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice/FNP

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: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation

Diversity and Equity:

Please contact hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu for information on disability accommodations

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 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

Instructor:

• 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 LicenseSr. Instructor:

• 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 LicenseMinimum of two (2) years Advance Practice experience as an FNPA 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 trackAssistant Professor:

• 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 LicenseMinimum of two (2) years Advance Practice experience as an FNPA 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 trackApplicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Conditions of employment (at all levels):

• Must be willing and able to obtain Colorado RN and APRN licenses by date of hire.
• Must be willing and able to obtain Colorado RxN license by date of hire.
• Must be willing and able to obtain valid NPI number by date of hire
• Must be willing and able to obtain valid Colorado Medicaid Provider number by date of hire
• Must be willing and able to complete CAQH by date of hire
• Must be willing and able to obtain current BLS/CPR certification by date of hire.
• Must be willing and able to actively participation in health plan contracts.
• Must be willing and able to remain credentialed by the health plans and ensure credentialing materials stay current.
• Must be willing and able to work in a normal patient care environment with some exposure to biological hazards and infectious diseases.
Must be willing and able to work daily from 8-5 pm (M-F) with one-hour lunch break.  Must be willing and able to take one week-at-a-time on-call in a rotation schedule.

Preferred Qualifications (at all levels):

• Clinical experience in a family primary care location
• Clinical experience in a student health center
• Prior experience working in an academic setting
Two years’ Advance Practice experience

 

Competencies (at all levels):

• Considerable degree of independent judgment and work priorities is necessary to monitor and respond to changes in a client’s condition.
• Ability to use computer and clinic software, and to document in EHR, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with patients, their families, and other members of the health care team
• Excellent knowledge of and ability to perform clinical teaching
• Attention to details.
Ability to remain credentialed by the health plans and ensure credentialing materials stay current.Ability to effectively develop and promote practice through participation in marketing and patient recruitmentAbility to take one week-at-a-time on-call in a rotation schedule.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to handle average nurse practitioner caseload.

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Dec 16, 2021
Unposting Date: Ongoing