Advanced Practice Provider - NeuroICU Instructor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU-SOM) has a full-time clinical faculty position available for an Advanced Practice Provider. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be a clinical faculty member of the CU-SOM, entering at the level of Instructor. This position encompasses inpatient medical care services for patients suffering from a wide range of neurosurgical disorders (including intra-cranial tumors, neuro-endocrine tumors, intracranial trauma, CSF dynamics disorders, CNS cancers, Peripheral nerve injuries/disorders). As a faculty member of the CU-SOM, opportunities for professional development may include precept of medical learners, education of nursing and medical staff, participation in quality and safety improvement projects, clinical research projects, and mentoring residents and junior Advanced Practice Providers. The Neuro ICU is building an APP team with a goal of 24/7 coverage of ICU level patients. Responsibilities of the APP position include primary patient care of hospitalized neurosurgical and neurological patients in the Neuro ICU. The APP will work closely with other members of the Neurosurgery service including attendings, APPs, and residents.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Master’s degree in Advanced Practice Nursing (Acute Care NP) or a graduate of an accredited program in Physician Assistant Studies
Current active license to practice in the state of Colorado as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant. Prescriptive authority is required.
Currently credentialed as an APN or PA by the appropriate national certifying body.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally
Proven ability to care for high acuity, high complexity patients in fast-paced ICU setting
Desire to learn and perform procedures appropriate in the Neuro-ICU setting
Ability to work individually and as a team to support team-based medical care in an APP/Physician/Resident Physician model

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in intensive care setting
Proficiency in ICU bedside procedures (arterial lines, central venous catheters, chest tube placement, intubation, etc.) and strong desire to master ICU and Neurosurgical bedside procedures
Experience in surgical subspecialty
Intrinsic work ethic, self-motivated, and resourceful

Responsibilities

Admitting patients to the hospital – either direct admit from an outside hospital or from the ED.
Performing history and physical exam, patient assessment, ordering appropriate labs, diagnostic studies, radiology tests, and follow up and formulation of treatment plan.
Performing necessary emergent and non-emergent procedures in the ICU with hospital privilege after demonstrated competency and according to standardized protocols where applicable. Procedures include placement of external ventricular drains, ICP monitors, subdural drains and evacuation port systems, lumbar drains, central lines, arterial lines, and chest tubes. Additional procedures include intubation, lumbar puncture, shunt tap and adjustment, bronchoscopy, paracentesis, and drain removal
Performing efficiently in urgent/emergent situations following established protocols, remaining calm, clearly communicating, and documenting events
Assisting with transfer orders, discharge to outside facilities and associated documentation
Establishing and maintaining communication with other health care providers and departments to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness and to promote consistency and continuity of care (e.g. handoffs, sign out and transfer summaries).
Demonstrating responsibility and accountability for own professional practice
Function as a clinical leader and educator in collaboration with physicians, nurses and others on the healthcare team
Demonstrating knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management, in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning
Participating in research activities as requested
Demonstrating a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and other members of the health care team
Demonstrating proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities to document, track, and convey information
Attending weekly specialty conferences as permissible with clinical schedule
Attending conferences, board review courses, practical procedure boot camps and other professional development both in-state and out of state
Participating in quality and safety improvement projects as requested