Advanced Practice Provider (APP) / (PA/NP) Surgery, GITES, Instructor

University of Colorado System; Aurora (CO); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 141.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance (multiple plan types

Dental insurance (multiple plan types)

Retirement 401(a) plan

Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday

Tuition benefit

ECO Pass

Descripción de la vacante

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Division of GI, Trauma and Endocrine Surgery as an Instructor in the GITES program. The APP/PA will provide inpatient medical care for the Trauma and Acute Care Surgery team at UCH Anschutz Campus, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced academic setting.

This is a full-time faculty position focused on inpatient care, with opportunities for clinical

Formación

• NP must have adult acute care certification (AGACNP-BC/ACNP-BC) and inpatient practice eligibility.
• PA must be graduate of an accredited PA program and hold prescriptive privileges.
• FNP is not accepted.

Responsabilidades

• Perform comprehensive assessments of trauma and acute surgical patients.
• Participate in trauma evaluations, resuscitations, and surgical consultations.
• Develop and monitor individualized inpatient care plans with surgical teams.
• Provide ongoing management across emergency and inpatient settings.
• Recognize deterioration and initiate escalation of care.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans and discharge instructions.

Conocimientos

Strong clinical judgment

Adaptability

Teamwork

Educación

Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in nursing or PA program

Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification or PA licensure

Descripción del empleo

University of Colorado Anschutz Department: Surgery Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider(APP) / (PA/NP) Surgery, GITES, Instructor Position #:00854488 – Requisition #:41715

Job Summary:

The Division of GI, Trauma and Endocrine Surgery in the Departmentof Surgery (GITES) at the University of Colorado, School ofMedicine, has a full-time faculty position available at the rank ofInstructor for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or PhysicianAssistant (PA). Under the direction of the full-time faculty ordesignee, this position provides inpatient medical care services atthe University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) Anschutz Campus. Thecandidate will be expected to provide independent clinical servicesfor the Trauma and Acute Care Surgery (TACS) team.

The TACS service cares for a large and diverse patient populationwith a broad spectrum of traumatic injuries, emergency generalsurgical conditions, and complex postoperative needs. Patientsfrequently present with significant medical comorbidities, advanceddisease processes, multisystem injuries, and challenging socialdeterminants of health. The APPs collaborate closely with theattending surgeons, fellow APPs, residents, fellows, and othermultidisciplinary providers to deliver high-quality,patient-centered care in a fast-paced academic environment.

This position will primarily serve the inpatient population but mayassist the outpatient/clinic population as needed. This positionwill be based at the University of Colorado Anschutz Campus.

This description is a summary only, describing the general levelof work being performed. It is not intended to be all inclusive.The duties of this position may change from time to time and/orbased on business needs. We reserve the right to add or deleteduties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisorand/or hiring authority.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive assessments and manage patients withtraumatic injuries and acute surgical conditions.
• Participate in trauma evaluations, resuscitations, and surgicalconsultations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized patient care plansin collaboration with attending surgeons.
• Provide ongoing management of patients across emergency andinpatient settings.
• Recognize clinical deterioration and initiate appropriateinterventions and escalation of care.
• Manage preoperative and postoperative care, including monitoringcomplications and coordinating treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinateconsultations, optimize care delivery, and facilitiate patienttransitions.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatmentplans, and discharge instructions.
• Participate in daily rounds, clinical handoffs, and dischargeplanning to promote continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordancewith institutional standards.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives,and trauma program performance improvement activities.
• Support clinical education and mentorship of APPs, trainees, andother healthcare team members.
• Participate in departmental meetings, ongoing professionaldevelopment, and trauma-related educational activities.
• Candidates must demonstrate strong clinical judgment,adaptability, and commitment to teamwork.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located inAurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday,vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers anexcellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your grosspay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage oftime)
• 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 allCU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

For Nurse Practitioners:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with both abachelor's and master's degree in nursing. Must possess an AdultAcute Care Nurse Practitioner certification (ex: AGACNP-BC,ACNP-BC, ACNPC-AG or equivalent acute care population focus)consistent with inpatient hospital-based practice. FNP is notaccepted.
• Current license to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
• Meets and maintains the requirements of the Nursing CredentialReview Board for the Advanced Practice Nurse.

For Physician Assistants:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant school.
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant withprescriptive privileges.
• Meets and maintains the requirements of the National Commissionon Certification of Physician Assistants.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year experience as an APP.
• One year's experience in surgical care.
• Previous experience in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery.

Open Track:

To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for thisposition has been established as HIRING RANGE:

$99,819 to $140,566

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents theUniversity's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range ofpossible compensation at the time of posting. This position is noteligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plansand retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employerand complies with all applicable federal, state, and local lawsgoverning nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed tocreating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respectand dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicantswith disabilities throughout the employment application process. Torequest an accommodation pursuant to the Americans withDisabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADACoordinator at [e-mail].

Background Check Statement:

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

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteerin healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliatedhospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will berequired to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillancepolicies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, orvolunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certainresearch areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, youmust enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.