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Colorado Anschutz

STICU Advanced Practice Provider, Instructor (NP/PA)

Colorado Anschutz, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80010

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STICU Advanced Practice Provider, Instructor (NP/PA)

The Department of Surgery has an opening for a full-time faculty position (unclassified) Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. 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). The candidate will be expected to provide independent clinical services for our Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit (STICU). 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 need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority. Key responsibilities include: Inpatient responsibilities such as rounding, writing orders, patient assessment, patient education, care coordination, disease management, ICU specific procedures once privileged, and discharge activities Close collaboration with general surgeons, sub-specialty surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, consultants, intensivists, trainees, and hospital staff Professional interaction with consultant teams, referring physicians and staff, emergency medical personnel and primary care providers Provide care to patients primarily in the intensive care unit but may be responsible for assessing patients in inpatient wards, acute care areas, emergency department, and in the post anesthesia care units Onsite

this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO. Why join us? The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $757 million in research grants. 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 Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours) Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual) Holiday Days: 10/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. Minimum qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Masters degree in Acute Care Nursing and/or a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Current Colorado license to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse and/or Physician Assistant with prescriptive privileges. Meets and maintains specific requirements of the Nursing Credential Review Board (Nurse Practitioner) and the Medical Review Board (Physician Assistant). Completion of a post-graduate APP fellowship or minimum of 1 year of relevant clinical experience Preferred qualifications: Two years' experience in general surgery, trauma surgery, or critical care setting preferred. Knowledge, skills and abilities: Excellent communication skills Collaborative approach to patient management Assessing patients, creating, documenting, and enacting a plan of care for critically-ill trauma and surgery patients with best practices and evidence to support decision making. How to apply: A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position Curriculum vitae / Resume Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Questions should be directed to Natalie Deschaine at Natalie.deschaine@cuanschutz.edu. Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration please apply by September 1, 2025. The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $99,819 to $140,566. This position is not eligible 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 plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. 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. 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@ucdenver.edu. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases.