Senior Instructor/Clinical Senior Instructor - Medical Advanced Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – CO Mental Health Institute at Pueblo Psychiatry - 21325 Faculty

Description
University of Colorado – School of Medicine

Department of Psychiatry– Colorado Mental Health Institute At Pueblo

Senior Instructor/Clinical Senior Instructor

CO Mental Health Institute at Pueblo Medical Midlevel Provider

* 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 Denver l 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, one of four campuses in the University of Colorado System, is the major academic medical center in the Rocky Mountain region. The Anschutz Medical Campus is home to the University of Colorado Hospital, Children's Hospital Colorado and a new Veterans Affairs Hospital, making it one of the largest and most comprehensive biomedical research and clinical care centers in the western United States. With world-class health sciences research, educational and clinical facilities, the CU School of Medicine has established distinctive and highly productive programs, receiving research awards of more than $350 million per year, including more than $200 million from National Institutes of Health and other federal agencies. The School's total annual clinical and research revenue exceeds $1.2 billion per year.

The University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry has just welcomed their new Department Chair, C. Neill Epperson, MD and is in the process of growing the Department of Psychiatry with new programs and expanding existing programs.

DOPsych Diversity Equity Inclusion Information:

The purpose of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee is to hold the Department of Psychiatry's faculty, staff, and trainees accountable for promoting a culture of inclusive excellence and respect. We are committed to continuous education, sustaining cultural humility, and action related to DEI topics including systematic review of policies and procedures to ensure they are in alignment with the DOPsych DEI mission and vision.

Nature of Work

Medical Midlevel providers employed by the University of Colorado to provide care to patients in the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo shall be responsible for providing medical care to the patients of the hospital.

While psychiatric providers are considered University of Colorado contract employees within the Colorado Mental Health Hospitals at Pueblo, they are expected to adhere to the rules, regulations, and training requirements of the Colorado Mental Health Hospitals at Pueblo as documented in their administrative regulations and clinical policies. Prior to beginning clinical work within the Colorado Mental Health Hospitals at Pueblo, providers are expected to attend and complete any and all training requirements requested by the Training Academy, including a background investigation, urine drug screening, and completion of a self-defense course.

Please note, this is an open rank position and could be categorized as Senior Instructor or Senior Clinical instructor based on percentage of employment. A Senior Instructor is considered 100% to 50% employment, a Senior Clinical Instructor is 49% employment and below.

There may be an opportunity to work at additional clinical and/or research settings based on skillset and program needs. Additional clinics in this Division include: Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan, Colorado Department of Corrections, Forensic Program.

Examples of Work Performed

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Provides medical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients. Performs preadmission screening of patients being referred by outside agencies; admission health assessments and writes admission orders.
• Evaluates and treats patients scheduled for medical clinic. Performs annual health assessments. Performs urgent evaluations and treats unscheduled patients in medical clinical or on patient's unit, and arranges disposition.
• Works with various members of the psychiatry treatment team to engage the patient in the treatment of their medical illnesses. Collaborates with other members of the medical staff and outside consulting physicians in the evaluation and treatment of patients. Refers patients to other medical providers and/or hospitals as necessary.
• Communicates effectively with team members and other hospital staff.
• Follows proper documentation policies including medical necessity for patient treatments. Remains up-to-date with documentation as described in policy.
• Provides staff education, instruction and mentoring. Serves on various committees to assist the hospital in its mission and goals.
• Responds to medical emergencies and code zeros within the hospital while on duty.
• Complies with Medical Staff Bylaws and Medical Staff Rules & Regulations.
• Maintains active clinical staff privileges and current license.
• Performs other duties as reasonably requested.
• Provides clinical coverage to colleagues as needed.

Salary Offered or Salary Range

The hiring rate (or budgeted rate) for this position has been established at :

Senior Instructor: $121,800

Senior Clinical Instructor: $121,800

The above salary rate represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services.

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 checks for all new employees prior to their employment.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. Alternative formats of this ad are available upon request for persons with disabilities.

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-wellness

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

Diversity and Equity:

Please click here for information on disability accommodations: http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/departments/HR/jobs/Pages/JobsatCUDenver.aspx

Office of Equity: https://www1.ucdenver.edu/offices/equity

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.


Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

Senior Instructor/Senior Clinical Instructor:

• Applicant must possess current, valid licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse / Nurse Practitioner from the Colorado Board of Nursing or Current Colorado State Physician Assistant License.
Applicant must have full prescriptive authority (RXN) as issued by the State of Colorado (DORA).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing chronic medical conditions as an APN / PA. Experience providing medical care in a correctional environment. Experience providing emergency medical coverage, performing basic life support and life-saving measures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with faculty, staff, students, alumni, industry and the public.
• Knows and applies best practices in diversity and inclusion practices or has knowledge and understands cultural differences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, residents, students, alumni, and administrative personnel at all levels including outside organizations and the public.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Application Materials Instructions: Applications are accepted electronically at CU Careers, refer to requisition ID: 21325

When applying, applicants must include:

1. A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
2. A current Resume/CV
3. The names, addresses, daytime telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for 3-5 professional references, either attached to your resume/CV or uploaded as a separate document

Please be advised that the University does check references as part of the employment process.

Please do not submit any of your application material (via email) to the job posting contact.

Job Category: Faculty

Primary Location: Aurora Department: U0001 -- DENVER & ANSCHUTZ MED CAMPUS - 20278 - SOM-PSYCH GENERAL OPERATIONS

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Aug 15, 2022

Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Lydia Lyon Posting Contact Email: lydia.lyon@cuanschutz.edu Position Number: 00783766





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