Instructor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•$110,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

As an important member of the community practice team, the Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse practitioner or Physician Assistant) will have clinical responsibilities, including outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital consultation. The Advanced Practice Provider will see a mix of inpatient day time GI consults at Highlands Ranch Hospital (HRH) in concern with one of the community practice physicians and outpatient clinic visits at the CU Medicine Clinic at the HRH Medical Office Building at least 4 days per week (8 half-days). The successful applicant for this position will be someone who communicates appropriately and effectively with patients, staff, consultants, and colleagues, has outstanding customer service skills, and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Requirements

MSN required from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure by a national professional organization.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Colorado
Admission to the Advanced Practice Registry of the Colorado Board of Nursing
Prescriptive authority required
Two (2) years clinical experience in practice as an NP
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Current Physician Assistant licensure in the State of Colorado
Prescriptive authority required
Two (2) or more years of experience in practice as a PA
Excellent communication skills to interface with learners, faculty, healthcare teams, administrators, community organizations and donors
Candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community and work toward building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment.
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 and patient relations skills.
Excellent organizational skills, ability to problem-solve, multi-task, and work independently.
Excellent attention to detail.
Knowledge of the professional medical practice to give and evaluate patient care in the gastroenterology clinic.
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of medicine to provide ongoing patient care.
Skill in taking medical history, assessing medical conditions, and interpreting findings.
Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients and their family members, medical staff, and the public.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.

Nice To Haves

DNP preferred for Nurse Practitioners
Three (3) or more years of experience working in Gastroenterology
Three (3) or more years of inpatient experience
Three (3) or more years of outpatient experience

Responsibilities

Evaluation and management of GI disorders within the scope of a general gastroenterology advanced practice provider including: GERD, Dysphagia, IBS/functional GI disorders, Constipation, Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal bleeding/iron deficiency anemia, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Abnormal liver function tests, Liver cirrhosis, Pancreatitis, GI motility disorders