APRN) Department of Surgery, Division of Urology - Instructor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

12d•$111,010 - $136,947•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Surgery, Division of Urology at the University of Colorado Anschutz is hiring a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) at the rank of Instructor to provide patient care on the Urology Service. The role is an integral part of the Urology South Denver team and primarily serves outpatients, while also supporting the inpatient Urology population as needed. The position is based onsite at the University of Colorado - Highlands Ranch Medical Center in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. The APP provides outpatient assessment, patient education, care coordination, disease management, and urologic consultation to other services. The role includes evaluating and managing patients receiving urologic care or surgery, managing postoperative complications, assessing urgent or emergent complaints in conjunction with the primary surgery team, and maintaining continuity of care between physician visits. Collaboration with surgeons, faculty across sites, residents, and other care teams is expected. The University offers a benefits package that includes multiple medical and dental plan options; disability, life, and vision insurance; an employer contribution of 10% of gross pay to a 401(a) retirement plan; accrued paid time off; 22 vacation days per year; 15 sick days per year; 11 holiday days per year; tuition benefits across CU campuses; and a reduced-rate ECO Pass for RTD bus and light rail service. Additional perks and programs are available through CU Advantage. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless classified as non-exempt. Applications are reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled; the best-consideration application date is November 12, 2026.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and a Master’s degree in Nursing, or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant school.
Current license to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant with prescriptive privileges.
Meet and maintain the requirements of the Nursing Credential Review Board for the Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship; the employer cannot provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

One year of prior experience in a surgical subspecialty or outpatient care.
Previous experience in a urologic clinical setting.
Demonstrated skill in outpatient surgical care.
One year of experience as an APP.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage patients who are candidates for urology care and/or surgery, including obtaining histories, performing physical examinations, ordering appropriate tests, and managing postoperative complications.
Monitor patients’ overall care and educate them about the risks and benefits of surgical procedures.
See and evaluate patients in outpatient settings and document assessments and care plans.
Evaluate and manage urgent or emergent patient complaints in conjunction with the primary surgery team.
Provide patient assessment, education, care coordination, and disease management.
Triage patient telephone calls and emails and provide consultation.
Provide monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
Provide urologic outpatient and inpatient consultation in collaboration with faculty members and residents.
Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
Support organizational policies and procedures relating to quality improvement, safety, environmental matters, and infection control.
Participate in performance improvement, quality improvement, and patient safety activities.
Assist with compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards, including the code of conduct.