Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Department of Neurosurgery - Instructor of Clinical Practice

Digital Creative; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 111,010 - 124,942; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(a) retirement plan with employer 0

Paid Time Off 22 days/year

Sick Days 15/year

Holiday Days 11/year

Tuition benefit

ECO Pass

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Department of Neurosurgery in Aurora, CO. The role focuses on inpatient neurosurgical patient management, perioperative care, and first assist duties, working closely with APPs, faculty, and residents.

The position emphasizes inpatient responsibilities, strong organization, and flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing schedules across neurosurgical subspecialties. Onsite work in Aurora, CO is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a master's degree in Advanced Practice Nursing (ACNP) or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current Colorado license as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant; prescriptive authority required.
• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant by a national organization.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessments.
• Prescribes medications and monitors patient response per protocol.
• Assist in neurosurgical surgeries as needed and coordinate care.
• Collaborates with physicians, APPs, residents to optimize care.
• Attend weekly specialty conferences and professional development activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent practice

Education

Master's degree in advanced Practice Nursing (ACNP)

Graduate in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Department: Neurosurgery

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Department of Neurosurgery - Instructor of Clinical Practice

Position #00847690: – Requisition#:40526

Job Summary

Responsibilities of the APP position include management of inpatient neurosurgical patients with neurosurgical pathologies, perioperative management, and first assist in surgical cases as appropriate. The APP will work closely with other members of the Neurosurgery service including APPs, surgical faculty, and residents. This service is heavily weighted towards inpatient responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a high degree of organization, but an equally strong flexibility and skill in dealing with rapidly changing clinical situations and daily schedules. This position will work with all neurosurgical specialties to provide inpatient care for a variety of neurosurgical patients. This team functions as a single cohesive unit with one APP responsible for inpatient management and the others predominantly in outpatient roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of patients with acute, chronic and/or potential neurosurgical problems, while properly documenting information. Leading into assessing psychosocial, cognitive, developmental and functional assets to assist in implementing care plans.
• Prescribes medications and monitors patient response, adjusting as appropriate as an APP per written physician practice agreement or protocols.
• Analyze clinic practice and identifies opportunities to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
• Meets regularly with appropriate physicians; works collaboratively to affect programmatic changes.
• First Assist on neurosurgical surgeries (as appropriate), and other patient care related duties that would lead to a neurosurgical operation on a patient, including physical exams, ordering labs, and diagnostic tests or studies.
• Demonstrating knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management, in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.
• Attending weekly specialty conferences as permissible with clinical schedule; additionally attending conferences, board review courses, practical procedure boot camps and other professional development both in-state and out of state.

Work Location

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Multiple plan options.
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision.
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay.
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time).
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours).
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual).
• Holiday Days: 11/year.
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses.
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a master's degree in advanced Practice Nursing (Acute Care NP) or a graduate of an accredited program in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Current active license to practice in the state of Colorado as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant. Prescriptive authority is required.
• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner or as a Physician Assistant by a national professional organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Up to 1-year of experience in inpatient or outpatient care.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrating responsibility and accountability for own professional practice, being able to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.
• Proven ability to care for high acuity, high complexity patients.
• Demonstrating proficiency in the use of technology and modalities of databases.
• Ability to work individually and as a team to support team-based medical care in an APP/Physician/Resident Physician model.

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable 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.

ADA Statement

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [e-mail].

Background Check Statement

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine-preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

Salary

Anticipated Pay Range: The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as Instructor: $111,010 - $124,942 The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non‑exempt.