Instructor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

21d•$95,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Clinical care of infants, children and adolescents with Down syndrome in an outpatient setting and participation in clinical research including clinical trials and quality improvement projects. 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 $757 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu . Why work for the University? We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional 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 (based on percentage of time) 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 .

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's or Doctoral degree in nursing or physician assistant (MPAS)
Eligible for licensure in Colorado as an Advance Practice Nurse (FNP, PNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
Must successfully pass a drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado
Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of nursing or advanced practice experience in general pediatrics, developmental pediatrics or a pediatric subspecialty
Prescriptive authority in Colorado
Research experience
Strong communication skills
Broad knowledge and clinical skills in general pediatrics and child development
Commitment to Patient Safety, Quality Care, Communication, and Customer Service

Responsibilities

Primary responsibility for the treatment and management of infants, children and adolescents with Down syndrome at our outpatient clinic or Network of Care locations.
Serve as the medical provider in multidisciplinary team visits providing evaluation and treatment of infants, children and adolescents with Down syndrome.
Provide clinical supervision for advanced practice nursing, physician assistant and/or medical students.
Contribute to ongoing clinical research projects, clinical trials and quality improvement efforts.