APRN) Department of Surgery, Division of Urology - Instructor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Anschutz Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) at the rank of Instructor. The position provides patient care on the Urology Service and is an integral part of the Urology South Denver team. The role primarily serves outpatients, while also providing care to the inpatient population as needed and supporting patients through transitions of care. The position is based onsite at the University of Colorado – Highlands Ranch Medical Center in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. The APP evaluates and manages patients receiving urologic care or considering surgery, including history-taking, physical examinations, diagnostic testing, postoperative complication management, and education about surgical risks and benefits. The role includes outpatient assessment, care planning, patient education, care coordination, disease management, telephone and email triage, continuity of care between physician visits, and urologic consultation for other services. The APP collaborates with surgeons, faculty, and residents and participates in quality, safety, compliance, and performance improvement activities. The position requires an accredited nursing or physician assistant education pathway, applicable licensure and prescriptive privileges, and compliance with credentialing requirements. The University offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, disability, life and vision coverage, retirement contributions, paid leave, tuition benefits, and a reduced-rate transit pass.

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.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship; work visa sponsorship or employment authorization is not available for this position.

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 or surgery, including taking a thorough history, performing an appropriate physical examination, and ordering appropriate testing.
Manage patients with postoperative complications and monitor their overall care.
Educate patients about the risks and benefits of surgical procedures.
Evaluate patients in an outpatient setting and provide documentation, assessment, and care plans.
Evaluate and manage urgent or emergent complaints in coordination with the primary surgery team.
Provide patient assessment, education, care coordination, and disease management.
Triage patient telephone calls and emails and provide consultation.
Monitor patients and provide 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.
Uphold organizational policies and procedures related to quality improvement, safety, environmental practices, and infection control.
Participate in performance improvement, quality improvement, and patient safety activities.
Assist with maintaining compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards, including the code of conduct.
Provide care to the general patient population on the Urology Service and during transitions of care.