Instructor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

2d•$108,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 $704 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu . The Division of Hematology, Blood Cancer and BMT Program has 5 openings for a full-time Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant for our inpatient unit. The position will work at least 50%-night coverage, two to three weekends a month and share holiday shifts with other Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). This is subject to change dependent upon the needs of the organization. Examples of Work Performed: Manage the health care of a select group of patients in the Clinical Cancer Center. Perform a comprehensive health assessment, including health history, physical exams, preventive screening; identify medical health risks and needs. Formulate the appropriate differential diagnoses based on clinical evaluation. Perform, order and/or interpret diagnostic studies within scope of practice and clinical area of practice at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Perform advanced technical procedures within the scope of clinical practice. Plan and implement therapeutic regimens that include both nursing and medical management strategies, including prescription of medications/devices. Establish systematic follow-up for evaluation of the plan of care and reassess and modify the plan, as necessary, including initiation of referrals and consultation with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate. Assure patient and family teaching is adequate to manage the illness or wellness plan at home. Facilitate client participation and promote self-care by providing information needed to make decisions and choices. Facilitate appropriate utilization of the medical system in a cost-effective manner without jeopardizing quality of care and service. May be involved in management of critical pathway and case management across the continuum of care as indicated. Participate as a team member in providing healthcare, interacting with professional colleagues to provide comprehensive care as a responsible professional. Maintain accurate, legible, and confidential records. Participate in active research protocols.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Advanced Practice Nursing OR Physician Assistant Studies
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Colorado and admitted as a nurse practitioner to the Advanced Practice Registry of the Colorado Board of Nursing OR Licensed as a Physician Assistant in Colorado
Currently credentialed as an APN or PA via appropriate national certifying body.
Eligible to be credentialed by the institutional processes established to provide oversight for advanced professional nurse practice
Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Clinical Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Prior clinical experience in Hematology-Oncology or Stem Cell Transplant
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or prepared to obtain ACLS certification within three months of start date.
Acute Care NP certification or prepared to obtain Acute Care NP certification within two years of start date.

Responsibilities

Manage the health care of a select group of patients in the Clinical Cancer Center.
Perform a comprehensive health assessment, including health history, physical exams, preventive screening; identify medical health risks and needs.
Formulate the appropriate differential diagnoses based on clinical evaluation.
Perform, order and/or interpret diagnostic studies within scope of practice and clinical area of practice at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
Perform advanced technical procedures within the scope of clinical practice.
Plan and implement therapeutic regimens that include both nursing and medical management strategies, including prescription of medications/devices.
Establish systematic follow-up for evaluation of the plan of care and reassess and modify the plan, as necessary, including initiation of referrals and consultation with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.
Assure patient and family teaching is adequate to manage the illness or wellness plan at home.
Facilitate client participation and promote self-care by providing information needed to make decisions and choices.
Facilitate appropriate utilization of the medical system in a cost-effective manner without jeopardizing quality of care and service.
May be involved in management of critical pathway and case management across the continuum of care as indicated.
Participate as a team member in providing healthcare, interacting with professional colleagues to provide comprehensive care as a responsible professional.
Maintain accurate, legible, and confidential records.
Participate in active research protocols.