Lead Nurse Practitioner – Marcus Institute for Brain Health

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

8d•$115,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Marcus Institute for Brain Health (MIBH) at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a nationally recognized leader in clinical care, research, and education related to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and co-occurring psychological health conditions. MIBH provides specialized, evidence-based care to active-duty service members, Veterans, and first responders with persistent and complex symptoms following TBI. MIBH delivers care through a structured Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) that includes comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and individualized treatment planning. Care is provided through a co-located interdisciplinary team model that integrates conventional Western medicine with evidence-based integrative therapies.

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner degree from an accredited institution with specialization in: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Physiatry, Psychiatry, Emergency
Current Colorado NP license
National certification by the appropriate American certifying body
Minimum of 5 years of post-training clinical experience
Experience working in interdisciplinary team-based settings

Nice To Haves

Experience working with military populations, Veterans, and/or first responders, with demonstrated cultural competence
Demonstrated experience in Traumatic Brain Injury care
Clinical experience in one or more of the following areas: Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine, Sleep Medicine, Vestibular Disorders, Mental Health

Responsibilities

Lead high-level, evidence-based medical care within a co-located interdisciplinary Center of Excellence model
Manage conventional medical management with integrative and holistic treatment approaches
Contribute to a collaborative, mission-driven team focused on innovation, quality, and compassionate care
Provide comprehensive, evidence-based care to Veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders with TBI and co-occurring psychological health conditions
Develop, manage and implement individualized treatment plans addressing: Neurological symptoms (e.g., headaches, vestibular dysfunction, sleep disorders), Cognitive and behavioral symptoms, Psychiatric conditions related to emotional and operational trauma
Oversee and collaborate with specialty services as needed
Communicate and coordinate care with referring providers
Participate in Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) rounds, Clinical Decision Team conferences, Discharge Care Conferences (DCC) and debriefs
Participate in clinical decision-making regarding additional evaluations, including sleep consultations/studies, neuroimaging, and medical workups
Lead crisis management and urgent medical evaluations (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, chest pain, stroke-like symptoms, substance withdrawal, severe migraine)
Support the Behavioral Health team with management of trauma-informed care, including discussions related to suicidal and homicidal ideation
Responsible for building and sustaining collaborative relationships with CU Anschutz campus and departments, UCHealth Avalon Action Alliance, and other institutional and community partners
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical management programs, and accreditation and compliance standards
Assist with program analytics, quality metrics, and development of value-based and risk-based care models
Assist with development and implementation of strategic goals related to quality improvement, management programs, and accreditation standards
Participate in educational programming, lectures, and training sessions within MIBH
Support educational initiatives for the University of Colorado, community partners, and the Avalon Action Alliance
Support ongoing clinical research and scholarly activity at MIBH
Engage with and support the needs of the Nurse Practitioner’s faculty home department