Instructor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the outpatient Cell Therapy and Malignant Hematology Clinic in the Division of Hematology, Blood Cancer and BMT Program. The position is based onsite at the Anschutz Cancer Pavilion in Aurora, Colorado, and collaborates with Hematology physicians, other Advanced Practice Providers, and interdisciplinary care teams. The schedule is four 10-hour clinic days and may include weekend coverage; it may change based on organizational needs. The APP manages care for a select group of patients in the Clinical Cancer Center, from assessment and diagnosis through treatment, follow-up, education, and coordination of complex care. The role includes performing advanced procedures such as bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures with intrathecal chemotherapy administration, and skin punch biopsies. The APP also participates in active research protocols and maintains accurate, legible, and confidential records. The position requires a master’s degree in Advanced Practice Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies, the applicable Colorado license and national credentialing, BLS certification, and prior clinical experience in Cell Therapy/BMT or Hematology-Oncology. At least three years of relevant experience is preferred.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Advanced Practice Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies.
For Nurse Practitioners: Colorado Registered Nurse license and admission as a nurse practitioner to the Advanced Practice Registry of the Colorado Board of Nursing.
For Physician Assistants: Colorado Physician Assistant license.
Current credentialing as an APN or PA through the appropriate national certifying body.
Eligibility for credentialing through institutional processes for oversight of advanced professional nurse practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Prior clinical experience in Cell Therapy/BMT or Hematology-Oncology.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all institutional levels.
Outstanding customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of clinical experience in Cell Therapy/BMT or Hematology-Oncology is preferred.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, or readiness to obtain it within three months of the start date.
For Nurse Practitioners: Acute Care NP certification, or readiness to obtain it within two years of the start date.

Responsibilities

Manage the health care of a select group of patients in the Clinical Cancer Center.
Perform comprehensive health assessments, including health histories, physical examinations, and preventive screening, and identify medical health risks and needs.
Formulate differential diagnoses based on clinical evaluation.
Perform, order, and/or interpret diagnostic studies within the scope of practice and clinical area.
Perform advanced procedures within clinical scope, including bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures with intrathecal chemotherapy administration, and skin punch biopsies.
Plan and implement therapeutic regimens using nursing and medical management strategies, including prescribing medications and devices.
Establish systematic follow-up, evaluate and modify plans of care, and initiate referrals or consultations as appropriate.
Provide patient and family education to support illness management or wellness plans at home, informed decision-making, and self-care.
Facilitate appropriate, cost-effective use of the medical system without jeopardizing quality of care or service.
Participate in management of critical pathways and case management across the continuum of care as indicated.
Work collaboratively with physicians, other providers, and interdisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans, coordinate complex care, and manage difficult cases.
Participate as a responsible professional and team member in providing comprehensive health care.
Maintain accurate, legible, and confidential records.
Participate in active research protocols.