Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner (ANP or FNP) or Physician’s Assistant – Park Meadows Clinic -Sr. Instructor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

72d•$95,000 - $147,522•Onsite

About The Position

Within an outpatient ambulatory practice setting, within the context of a clinical care team and a Patient Centered Medical Home Residency practice, provide full spectrum ambulatory care including, but not limited to, chronic disease management, acute and “urgent” care, and wellness and preventative care for adult and pediatric patients. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) evaluates, assesses, diagnosis, prescribes and educates patients regarding their particular illness or chronic disease. The position provides high quality primary care to all patients, evaluate and treat acute and chronic problems for the patient population, complete histories, thorough assessments and physical examinations on all patients with accurate and complete documentation reflected in medical records and collaborates and communicates with other departments and colleagues, such as the pharmacy, to ensure optimal patient care, including via telehealth appointments. Full Time Clinical Position = 1 cFTE: 8 “4 hour sessions” or 32 clinical contact hours/week and two half day sessions (8 hours)/week dedicated to completion of medical records, laboratory result management, and communication with patients. Clinical time includes responsibilities in patient care, clinic functioning and student precepting.

Requirements

Masters or Doctor of Nursing practice degree or graduation from an NCCPA-approved physician assistant program
Licensed as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado.
Completion of required 1,000 hours (provisional prescription authority/mentorship) or other minimum as defined by State of Colorado in order to obtain full prescriptive authority and DEA registration.
Medicare/Medicaid credentials.
Unrestricted DEA license.
National certification by ANCC or AANP as family or adult nurse practitioner (if FNP).
Ability to consult with supervisory physicians on patient care and administrative issues.
Proven effectiveness in working with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds
Working knowledge of HIPAA.
Ability to prioritize and respond to emergencies in a calm manner.
Ability to verbalize information/directions clearly and concisely.
Ability to administer patient medications properly.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Conflict resolution skills.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to analyze, prioritize, and resolve patient and office problems.
Ability to participate effectively as a member of a team.
Ability to simultaneously perform multiple tasks and complete administrative duties correctly and on time.

Nice To Haves

Two years (full time) of practice experience working in a Patient Centered Medical Home/Ambulatory Family Medicine and/or Adult Medicine practice preferred.
Experience working with Epic or another EHR.
Current CPR license.
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the office’s policies and procedures.
Demonstrates cultural humility and commitment to minimizing implicit bias in clinical care

Responsibilities

Provide quality, accessible, cost-effective primary care for patients served by various DFM sites as designated.
Provide direct patient care for acute care patients who require/request same-day appointments.
Maintain a small continuity panel of patients.
Collaborate as appropriate with medical staff in the care of complex patients.
Interact with other health professionals to create guidelines and coordinate patient care.
Collaborate with other team members in chronic disease management and patient care management.
Participate in phone call system for after-hours issues.
Provide quality care for other populations as assigned.
Support and collaborate with medical, nursing and office staff.
Provide teaching experiences for students (pre-med, medical, nursing, pharmacy, physician assistant, nurse practitioner) as requested.
Participate in the education and training of residents as requested and appropriate for clinical site.
Assist in the coordination of patient health education/self-management support.
Provide input into staff and interdisciplinary education as needed.
Disseminate information to health care professionals about health care issues.
May participate in clinical research and other scholarly activities appropriate to the academic rank.
Initiate relevant researches and disseminate ongoing research information relevant to clinical/education. environments as time and resources allow.
Participate in clinic quality improvement teams.
Serve in leadership role within the clinic or pod as designated by the medical director.
Participate in ongoing and new quality improvement projects within the clinic and in other settings as assigned.
Participate in clinic and provider meetings.
Able to document history, physical examinations, assessments and treatment plans for each patient by using the electronic medical record and enter follow-up diagnostic testing and laboratory studies that have been ordered.
Able to discuss and promote wellness for all patients.
Knows when and how to refer patients to other health care professionals when the care that needs to be provided is beyond their scope of practice.