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

University of Colorado; South Dakota; Presencial; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical plans

Dental plans

Disability insurance

Retirement plan 401(a)

Paid time off

Holiday leave

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus invites applications for a full-time Instructor-level Acute Care NP/PA in Surgery. The position provides inpatient care at the University of Colorado Hospital Anschutz Campus, primarily for Trauma and Acute Care Surgery (TACS) and collaborates with surgeons, residents, and other health professionals in a fast-paced academic environment.

Based in Aurora, CO, the role may include outpatient duties as needed.

Formación

• ACNP/PA required to provide inpatient medical care at UCH
• Graduate of accredited nursing program with NP certification
• Current license to practice as APN or PA

Responsabilidades

• Perform comprehensive assessments of trauma and acute surgical patients.
• Participate in trauma evaluations, resuscitations, and surgical consultations.
• Develop and monitor patient care plans with attending surgeons.
• Manage preoperative and postoperative care and coordinate treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans and discharge instructions.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation and participate in quality assurance activities.

Conocimientos

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Inpatient care

Trauma care

Educación

Bachelor's and Master's in Nursing

Physician Assistant degree

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 Department of Surgery (GITES) at the University of Colorado, School of Medicine, has a full-time faculty position available at the rank of Instructor for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA). Under the direction of the full-time faculty or designee, this position provides inpatient medical care services at the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) Anschutz Campus. The candidate will be expected to provide independent clinical services for the Trauma and Acute Care Surgery (TACS) team.

The TACS service cares for a large and diverse patient population with a broad spectrum of traumatic injuries, emergency general surgical conditions, and complex postoperative needs. Patients frequently present with significant medical comorbidities, advanced disease processes, multisystem injuries, and challenging social determinants of health. The APPs collaborate closely with the attending surgeons, fellow APPs, residents, fellows, and other multidisciplinary providers to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced academic environment.

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive assessments and manage patients with traumatic injuries and acute surgical conditions.
• Participate in trauma evaluations, resuscitations, and surgical consultations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized patient care plans in collaboration with attending surgeons.
• Provide ongoing management of patients across emergency and inpatient settings.
• Recognize clinical deterioration and initiate appropriate interventions and escalation of care.
• Manage preoperative and postoperative care, including monitoring complications and coordinating treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate consultations, optimize care delivery, and facilitate patient transitions.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Participate in daily rounds, clinical handoffs, and discharge planning to promote continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with institutional standards.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and trauma program performance improvement activities.
• Support clinical education and mentorship of APPs, trainees, and other healthcare team members.
• Participate in departmental meetings, ongoing professional development, 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 in Aurora, 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 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% 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
• There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage .

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

For Nurse Practitioners:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with both a bachelor's and master's degree in nursing. Must possess an Adult Acute 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 not accepted.
• Current license to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
• Meets and maintains the requirements of the Nursing Credential Review Board for the Advanced Practice Nurse.

For Physician Assistants:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant school.
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant with prescriptive privil