Advanced Practice Nurse

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 103,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health/dental/vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan (10% employer)

Transit EcoPass

Job summary

The University of Colorado Boulder is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse to deliver comprehensive primary care to students in a college setting. The role focuses on health promotion, disease prevention, and collaborative care planning with patients to manage health concerns.

Responsibilities include performing thorough medical evaluations, developing treatment plans, and documenting in the EMR. Candidates must hold Colorado APRN licensure, national APN certification, and current BLS, with

Qualifications

• APN must be registered in Colorado at hire.
• Must hold national APN certification.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough medical evaluations and design a treatment plan.
• Educate patients about medical conditions, follow-up care, and prevention.
• Use Pharmacy, Laboratory, Radiology, Physical Therapy and other services appropriately.
• Maintain clear EMR documentation to justify diagnoses and billing.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic reasoning

Patient communication

Independent practice

Team collaboration

Education

Colorado APRN license

National APN certification

BLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Medical Services group at the University of Colorado,Boulder is seeking applications for an Advanced PracticeNurse! This position delivers comprehensive primary carehealth services to students in a college setting. This includesdelivering care by emphasizing the promotion of health and theprevention and treatment of disease by formulating, with thepatient, a health care plan to manage actual and potential healthproblems. Duties are performed in accordance with personalqualifications, established standards and ethics of medical andnursing practice, and the administrative policies and operationalprocedures of Medical Services at Wardenburg Student HealthCenter.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Divisionof Student Life consists of 36 departments that provide studentsupport and services dedicated to helping students becomesuccessful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CUBoulder.

Medical Services staff understand and are committed to the unique health concerns of our student population, making us an unparalleled source of advocacy for student wellness! MedicalServices provides a wide range of health care services for students for primary care, physicals, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, allergy shots, vaccinations, travel health care, and concussion care. Our skilled team of providers collaborate to seek the overall health of our students with our team of physicians/nurses, physical therapists, registered dietitians, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and massage therapists.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Patient Care:

• Perform thorough and accurate medical evaluations and design atreatment plan in accordance with medical guidelines and standards.
• Communicate with and educate patients regarding their medicalcondition, follow-up care, and preventive measures.
• Clinical decision making: Make appropriate use of Pharmacy,Laboratory, Radiology, Physical Therapy, as well as other ancillaryservices in accordance with the standard practice of medicine.
• EMR documentation: Prepare and maintain thorough, accurate, andclear medical records which justify the diagnoses, treatment(s) andbilling codes.
• Consultation: Readily seek appropriate consultation for unusualor unresponsive cases while following established referralprocedures.

Quality Improvement:

• Participate in the implementation of the Medical Clinic ProcessImprovement activities.

Team Work:

• Participate with other staff, nurse practitioners and physicians, sharing a proportionate patient load and clinicalresponsibilities.

Continuing Education and Updating of Credentials:

• Participate in accredited continuing medical education toacquire and maintain the professional knowledge and skills neededto carry out the responsibilities of the position.
• Maintain current and appropriate nurse practitioner credentialsincluding a Colorado Nursing License, prescriptive authority(including National Certification and DEA registration).

What You Should Know

• Eligible for clinical privileges as determined by the MedicalServices Credentialing and Privileging Department.
• Eligible for full prescriptive authority in the state of Colorado.
• DEA registration or eligibility within one year of hire.

What We Can Offer

The annual salary for this position is $102,612 - $150,000, to be paid at 90% during the academic year (August-May), and at 50% during the summer (June/July) and compensation adjustedaccordingly.

Salary is dependent on years of licensure.

Onboarding assistance is available within Student Life divisionguidelines.

Our outstanding benefits include:

• Paid days off: 22 vacation days, 15 sick leave days, and 11holidays per year.
• Access to medical, vision, dental and life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• A 10% employer contribution retirement plan.
• EcoPass for free RTD rides.
• Opportunity for career growth within the division of studentlife and the CU Boulder campus!

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder , we arecommitted to supporting the holistic health and well-being of ouremployees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical,dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuitionassistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for localtransit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulderoffers an inspiring academic community and access to world-classoutdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one ofForbes' America's BestLarge Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks andprograms through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be engaged. Be supportive. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Registered Advanced Practice Nurse with State of Colorado uponhire.
• National certification as an Advance Practice Nurse.
• Current BLS certification.

What You Will Need

• Strong clinical knowledge and judgment in the assessment,diagnosis, and management of acute and common primary careconditions.
• Ability to practice independently within scope whilerecognizing when consultation, referral, or escalation of care isappropriate.
• Strong history-taking, physical examination, diagnosticreasoning, and evidence-based treatment skills.
• Ability to efficiently prioritize and manage a high-volume,fast-paced clinical workload while maintaining quality and patientsafety.
• Adaptability and flexibility in responding to variable staffingneeds, schedules, patient volumes, and clinic assignments.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectivelywith patients, colleagues, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ability to provide patient-centered, culturally responsive careto a diverse college-age and university population.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, including the abilityto integrate quickly into established clinical workflows.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, reliability, andaccountability.
• Proficiency with electronic health records, clinicaldocumentation, and electronic communication.
• Proficiency with Windows-based computer systems andapplications, with the ability to learn and effectively integratenew technologies into clinical workflows.
• Knowledge of preventive care, health promotion, andage-appropriate screening recommendations.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and followapplicable clinical, regulatory, and organizational standards.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Three or more years of experience as an advanced practiceprovider in primary care, urgent care, college health, familymedicine, or another relevant ambulatory clinical setting.
• Experience providing culturally responsive, inclusive,patient-centered care that recognizes and responds to the diverseidentities, backgrounds, and healthcare needs of a universitypopulation.
• Experience and demonstrated comfort providing sexual,reproductive, and genitourinary healthcare to a diverse young adultpopulation, including evaluation and management of common sexualand genitourinary health concerns.
• Experience evaluating and managing a broad range of acuteillnesses, injuries, and common primary care concerns.
• Experience in provision of specialty care relevant to oursetting, including urgent care, emergency care, gynecology,orthopedics/sports medicine, dermatology, cardiology,endocrinology, internal medicine
• Experience or interest in specialized college health servicessuch as travel health, sexual and reproductive health, infectiousdisease prevention, or other services relevant to a universitypopulation.
• Experience with walk-in care, same-day care, patient triage, orother episodic/urgent care services.
• Experience practicing in a high-volume, fast-paced ambulatoryenvironment requiring efficient clinical decision-making andmanagement of competing priorities.
• Experience using an electronic health record (EHR) for clinicaldocumentation, order entry, results management, and patientcommunication.
• Experience working collaboratively within an interdisciplinaryhealthcare team.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, quality of care, and a positive patient experience.
• Ability to adapt readily to changing clinical assignments,patient volumes, staffing needs, and workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively andprofessionally with patients, families, and healthcare colleaguesin complex or sensitive situations.