Instructor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•$108,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is hiring a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for its outpatient Cell Therapy and Malignant Hematology Clinic in the Division of Hematology, Blood Cancer and BMT Program. The role is based onsite at the Anschutz Cancer Pavilion in Aurora, Colorado, and collaborates with Hematology physicians, other Advanced Practice Providers, and the interdisciplinary classical hematology team. The schedule is four 10-hour clinic days, with possible weekend coverage; the schedule may change according to organizational needs. The provider manages the care of a selected group of Clinical Cancer Center patients. Duties include performing comprehensive assessments; developing differential diagnoses; ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic studies within scope of practice; and conducting procedures such as bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures with intrathecal chemotherapy administration, and skin punch biopsies. The provider plans and implements therapeutic regimens, including medication and device prescribing, establishes follow-up and adjusts care plans as needed, and coordinates referrals and consultations. The role also includes educating patients and families, supporting informed decision-making and self-care, helping ensure cost-effective use of the healthcare system without compromising care quality, coordinating complex care and difficult cases, maintaining accurate and confidential records, participating in active research protocols, and working collaboratively with healthcare colleagues to provide comprehensive care.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Advanced Practice Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies.
For Nurse Practitioners: Colorado Registered Nurse licensure and admission as a nurse practitioner to the Advanced Practice Registry of the Colorado Board of Nursing; alternatively, Colorado Physician Assistant licensure.
Current credentialing as an APN or PA through the appropriate national certifying body.
Eligibility for credentialing through the institutional processes for oversight of advanced professional nurse practice.
Basic Life Saving (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 levels of the institution.
Outstanding customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 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 healthcare of a selected group of patients in the Clinical Cancer Center.
Perform comprehensive health assessments, including health histories, physical examinations, and preventive screening, and identify 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 technical procedures, including bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures with intrathecal chemotherapy administration, and skin punch biopsies.
Plan and implement therapeutic regimens involving nursing and medical management strategies, including prescribing medications and devices.
Establish systematic follow-up, evaluate and modify care plans as needed, and initiate referrals or consultations with physicians and other providers.
Ensure patients and families receive adequate teaching to manage illness or wellness plans at home.
Support patient participation and self-care by providing information for decisions and choices.
Promote appropriate, cost-effective use of the medical system without jeopardizing quality of care or service; participate in critical pathway and case management when indicated.
Collaborate with physicians, other providers, and interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment plans, coordinate complex care, and manage difficult cases.
Participate as a responsible professional team member in providing comprehensive healthcare.
Maintain accurate, legible, and confidential records.
Participate in active research protocols.