Family Nurse Practitioner

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

32d•$90,414 - $103,750•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado College of Nursing is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefitted Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to provide integrated primary care at the Community Health Clinic (CHC) on the Anschutz Medical Campus. This is a clinic-based faculty position within the IRC-Clinical Series, Clinical Practice Track that combines direct patient care with clinical precepting and leadership/service responsibilities. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

Graduate degree in nursing from an accredited institution
Current Board certification as an Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Current RN and APN licensures in good standing (any state) Could be working toward CO clinical licenses during application process and registered with DORA-Department of Regulatory Agencies. Must have CO licensures by date of hire.
Current Prescriptive Authority (RxN) Licensure (Any State)
Must have Colorado RxN license by date of hire.
Current DEA License
Minimum of one (1) year Advance Practice experience as an FNP
A record of demonstrated effectiveness in clinical practice, collegial collaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Sr. Instructor in an IRC: Clinical Practice faculty track
Doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited institution
A record of demonstrated effectiveness in clinical practice, collegial collaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Assistant Professor in an IRC: Clinical Practice faculty track
Must obtain Colorado RN, APN, and RxN licenses by date of hire.
Must obtain NPI, Medicaid provider number, and complete CAQH enrollment by date of hire.
Must maintain BLS/CPR certification.
Must remain credentialed with participating health plans.
Must work standard clinic hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) with rotating on-call coverage.
Must be able to work in a clinical environment with exposure to biological hazards.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in a family or primary care setting.
Prior experience working in an academic or teaching environment.
Demonstrated experience performing outpatient primary care procedures, including but not limited to:
Nexplanon insertion and removal
Intrauterine device (IUD) placement and removal
Laceration repair and suturing
Punch and shave biopsies
Incision and drainage of abscesses
Joint and soft tissue injections
Experience managing diverse and medically complex patient populations.

Responsibilities

Serves as a primary care provider for the clinic’s patient population.
Performs comprehensive patient assessments, including physical examinations, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and consultation.
Performs outpatient primary care procedures within scope of practice.
Maintains procedural competency and adheres to evidence-based practice standards, documentation requirements, and informed consent processes.
Completes clinical documentation accurately and in a timely manner within the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Functions as a clinical preceptor for advanced practice nursing students.
Actively participates in clinic marketing, outreach, and patient recruitment efforts.