Family Nurse Practitioner
CU Denver
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a full-time Family Nurse Practitioner to provide integrated primary care at the Community Health Clinic in Aurora. The role blends direct patient care with clinical precepting and leadership responsibilities within the IRC-Clinical Series.
The successful candidate will join a campus with strong interdisciplinary collaboration, engaging with students, faculty, and community partners to advance nursing education and patient outcomes.
Qualifications
- FNP board certified with graduate nursing degree.
- CO RN/APN licensure must be active by hire date.
- Prescriptive authority (RxN) and DEA license required.
- Minimum one year APN experience as an FNP.
Responsibilities
- Provide primary care as a clinician in the Community Health Clinic.
- Perform comprehensive exams, diagnosis, and follow-up care.
- Conduct outpatient procedures within scope of practice.
- Maintain accurate EHR documentation and coding.
- Serve as a clinical preceptor for students and staff.
- Participate in clinic outreach and patient recruitment.
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Job description
00811623 - Requisition #: 39350
The University of Colorado College of Nursing is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefitted Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to provide integrated primary care at the Community Health Clinic (CHC) on the Anschutz Medical Campus. This is a clinic-based faculty position within the IRC-Clinical Series, Clinical Practice Track that combines direct patient care with clinical precepting and leadership/service responsibilities.
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
- Serves as a primary care provider for the clinic's patient population.
- Performs comprehensive patient assessments, including physical examinations, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and consultation.
- Performs outpatient primary care procedures within scope of practice.
- Maintains procedural competency and adheres to evidence‑based practice standards, documentation requirements, and informed consent processes.
- Completes clinical documentation accurately and in a timely manner within the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Functions as a clinical preceptor for advanced practice nursing students.
- Actively participates in clinic marketing, outreach, and patient recruitment efforts.
Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located at our Community Health Clinic in Aurora, Colorado.
CU Nursing is an amazing place to be. We have the distinct advantage of being a part of a huge medical campus with three incredible hospitals - the VA, the nationally ranked University of Colorado Hospital, and the Children's Hospital Colorado where our nursing students and faculty learn every day. From our beginning 125 years ago as part of the School of Medicine at CU Boulder to our current home at the Anschutz Medical Campus, the college has been a recognized leader in nursing education (ranked #10 in online MS graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report 2023). Our faculty, students and staff have been instrumental in shaping the profession of nursing and teaching the next generation of nurses while treating patients in our own nurse‑led clinics. Be a part of an innovative, dynamic, diverse, and exciting workplace – helping make great things happen.
Join us in our quest to boldly transform health together.
We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional 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
- 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.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Faculty rank is determined at the end of the interview process based on a comprehensive review of candidate qualifications and experience compared to established College of Nursing faculty criteria.
This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor of Clinical Practice, Senior Instructor of Clinical Practice, or Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:
- Graduate degree in nursing from an accredited institution
- Current Board certification as an Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Current RN and APN licensures in good standing (any state) Could be working toward CO clinical licenses during application process and registered with DORA-Department of Regulatory Agencies. Must have CO licensures by date of hire.
- Current Prescriptive Authority (RxN) Licensure (Any State)
- Must have Colorado RxN license by date of hire.
- Current DEA License
- Minimum of one (1) year Advance Practice experience as an FNP
- Graduate degree in nursing from an accredited institution
- Current Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Current RN and APN licensures in good standing (any state) Could be working toward CO clinical licenses during application process and registered with DORA-Department of Regulatory Agencies. Must have CO licensures by date of hire.
- Current Prescriptive Authority (RxN) Licensure (Any State)
- Must have Colorado RxN license by date of hire.
- Current DEA License
- Minimum of one (1) year Advance Practice experience as an FNP
- A record of demonstrated effectiveness in clinical practice, collegial collaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Sr. Instructor in an IRC: Clinical Practice faculty track
- Doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited institution
- Current Board certification as an Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Current RN and APN licensures in good standing (any state) Could be working toward CO clinical licenses during application process and registered with DORA-Department of Regulatory Agencies. Must have CO licensures by date of hire.
- Current Prescriptive Authority (RxN) Licensure (Any State)
- Must have Colorado RxN license by date of hire.
- Current DEA License
- Minimum of one (1) year Advance Practice experience as an FNP
- A record of demonstrated effectiveness in clinical practice, collegial collaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Assistant Professor in an IRC: Clinical Practice faculty track
- Clinical experience in a family or primary care setting.
- Prior experience working in an academic or teaching environment.
- Demonstrated experience performing outpatient primary care procedures, including but not limited to:
- Nexplanon insertion and removal
- Intrauterine device (IUD) placement and removal
- Laceration repair and suturing
- Punch and shave biopsies
- Incision and drainage of abscesses
- Joint and soft tissue injections
- Experience managing diverse and medically complex patient populations.
- Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and the ability to independently assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions within scope of practice.
- Effectively prioritizes and responds to changes in patient condition with appropriate urgency and coordination.
- Proficient in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, ensuring accurate, timely, and complete documentation.
- Exhibits strong interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with patients, families, interdisciplinary teams, and academic partners.
- Demonstrates the ability to function effectively within an integrated, team‑based care model.
- Maintains professionalism, adaptability, and accountability in a dynamic clinical environment.
- Demonstrates effective clinical teaching skills and commitment to mentoring students.
- Ability to manage a full primary care panel and maintain productivity expectations.
- Demonstrates attention to detail and adherence to regulatory, credentialing, and compliance requirements.
- Willingness and ability to participate in rotating on‑call triage schedules
- Demonstrates engagement in quality improvement, patient access initiatives, and clinic growth efforts.
- Must obtain Colorado RN, APN, and RxN licenses by date of hire.
- Must obtain NPI, Medicaid provider number, and complete CAQH enrollment by date of hire.
- Must maintain BLS/CPR certification.
- Must remain credentialed with participating health plans.
- Must work standard clinic hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) with rotating on‑call coverage.
- Must be able to work in a clinical environment with exposure to biological hazards.
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE :
Instructor of Clinical Practice: $90,414 - $101,716
Senior Instructor of Clinical Practice: $91,318 - $102,733
Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice: $92,222 - $103,750
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 may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
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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.
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 hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.
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.
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.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References
Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20468 - CON-DEAN ADMINISTRATION
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: May 14, 2026
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Posting Contact Name: College of Nursing Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: CON.HR@ucdenver.edu
Position Number: 00811623
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