Research APP 0.8 FTE

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

2d•$78,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC) is seeking to hire a 0.8 FTE advanced practice provider (APP). The research APP may be a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician’s assistant (PA). This position is responsible for implementation of research study visits and procedures for research projects at the adult CTRC. The APP will be responsible for daily operations related to the performance of and billing for all procedures conducted. The APP must have excellent communication skills and work effectively both independently and as an integrated part of the CTRC team. The APP will work with multiple study teams using the CTRC across Departments and Divisions, including, but not \limited to, Endocrinology, Infectious Disease, Cardiology, Pulmonary, Neurology, GI, and Gerontology. In collaboration with and under the guidance of Principal Investigators (PIs), the APP will work to maintain the fidelity and integrity of research protocols, including categorizing and reporting adverse events, assuring compliance with the protocol, and troubleshooting problems that may arise. Why Join Us: The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education, and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $705 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu. ACCELERATING RESEARCH TO IMPROVE HEALTH Through our many programs and services, we provide infrastructure to help build research teams of the future, speed the development of new treatments and improve human health. Collaborate with research partners in our dedicated research environment within an Academic Medical Center. Although we provide no standard of care, our NIH-funded research supports approximately 300 active protocols and spans all disciplines and departments. Join our colleagues and discover a flexible schedule and meaningful work as an APP in the CTRC. Why work for the University? We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: Medical: Multiple plan options Dental: Multiple plan options Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours) Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual) Holiday Days: 10/year Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Requirements

Current CPR certification
Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP) or PA Current Colorado license
Meet state requirements for functioning in the role of an advanced practice NP or PA
Excellent phlebotomy and intravenous catheter placement skills

Nice To Haves

At least one year of clinical practice as a NP or PA
At least one year of clinical research experience
Fully credentialed by the University of Colorado
Ability to learn and work with the Epic electronic medical record system
ALS certification
Prescriptive authority
Ability to proctor exercise stress tests, with monitoring of 12-lead ECG
Ability to perform research tissue biopsies (muscle, fat, skin)
Ability to perform lumbar punctures
Computer skills and experience with MS Office Suite products

Responsibilities

Performing medical history and physical examinations for research volunteers and complete accurate billing records in EPIC.
Conducting and documenting research tests and procedures including, but not limited to: – Phlebotomy – IV catheter placement – Timed blood sampling – Medication infusion – Exercise stress testing – 12 lead ECGs – Tissue sampling (muscle, fat, skin biopsies) – Lumbar punctures – Epithelial cell collections
Dispensing and/or administering study drugs as per protocol and assist with preparation of progress and safety reports for the CTRC and funding agencies.
Preparing adverse event and protocol deviation reports and communicating with PIs and study physicians on the occurrence of events and follow-up actions
Participating in all required training activities including, but not limited to, those related to human research protection, privacy and confidentiality of data, lab safety, billing, and administration
Participate in CTRC meetings and process improvement projects and write, edit, and update SOPs as well as complete CTRC APP productivity and scheduling reports, as requested.
Assist CTRC nursing staff during periods of high volume activity if no APP services are scheduled