Family Nurse Practitioner Or Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner

Faculty

Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

College of Nursing - Position location: Sheridan Health Services - Southwest Denver

Position Title: Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner / Instructor / Senior Instructor / Assistant Professor (Open Rank) in the Non-Tenure Clinical Practice Track

Position #00606778 - Requisition #28423

• Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers

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The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The College of Nursing has an opening for a part-time (0.80 FTE) or full-time (1.00 FTE) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) / Instructor / Senior Instructor / Assistant Professor (Open Rank) in the Non-Tenure Clinical Practice Track within its federally qualified community health center, Sheridan Health Services (SHS), located in southwest Denver, CO (zip code: 80236).

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 - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - 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 $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

Nature of Work:

The University of Colorado, College of Nursing, is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) / Instructor / Senior Instructor / Assistant Professor (Open Rank) in the Non-Tenure Clinical Practice Track for a part-time (0.80 FTE) or full-time (1.00 FTE) benefits-eligible position at Sheridan Health Services, a Federally Qualified Health Center located in southwest Denver, CO (zip code: 80236). This position will primarily provide integrated primary care at both our Family Health Clinic and Youth Health Clinic, serving both pediatric and adult populations. This position includes an Instructor / Senior Instructor / Assistant Professor (Open Rank) level, non-tenure clinical practice track appointment within the College of Nursing.

Clinic Description:

Sheridan Health Services is a multi-site, nurse-managed federally qualified community health center, funded through the Health Resources and Services Administration Bureau of Primary Healthcare; and is a collaborative effort between the College of Nursing and the Sheridan School District. There are now 52 employees at two convenient locations to serve community health needs primarily for residents of Arapahoe, Denver and Jefferson counties. A Youth Health Clinic is located in the Sheridan School District Administration building. The Family Health Clinic is located in southwest Denver on the Fort Logan campus and provides services to adults and children, 65% of whom identify at Latinx, and 42% of whom are best served in another language, with Spanish being the predominant second language. Services offered include primary care across the lifespan; prenatal and postpartum, gynecology, dentistry, pharmacy, behavioral health, and outpatient substance abuse treatment. Sheridan Health Services is a Patient-Centered Medical Home, and as such, we uphold a model of care that places the patient at the center, incorporating the values and beliefs of the patient in all decision-making. We extend the reach of the clinic through public health outreach where nursing students provide community outreach, health education, and home visitation services.

Although a range of services across the lifespan are provided across our clinics, this position is primarily focused on treating Adults age 18+ with a potential to work either at the Family Health Clinic at Sheridan or Belleview Point.

Supervision Received:

Direct supervision will be provided by the APN Clinical Lead for Adult Primary Care and Obstetrics.

Supervision Exercised:

Student supervision is required during clinical placements.

Examples of Work Performed:

• Performs the full scope of Nurse Practitioner duties, to include comprehensive physical examination, diagnosis, evaluation & treatment of both chronic and acute illness. Refers to specialists when indicated.
• Participates in Extended Hours (evening hours until 8pm) in rotation with other Providers on the team
• Implements and upholds evidence-based Policies & Procedures
• Uphold compliance with University and professional policies/procedures.
• Maintains all necessary licenses, certifications, credentialing materials and other required documents as outlined by the Office of Clinical and Community Affairs at the College of Nursing.
• Provides health education to patients, students, families, and/or community health partners
• Functions as a clinical preceptor and/or clinical instructor for health professions students.
• Strives to provide Culturally & Linguistically Appropriate Services to patients from diverse backgrounds in an underserved, resource-limited setting
• Maintains Electronic Health Record documentation in compliance with accepted standards, in keeping with the Policies & Procedures of the clinic. Must meet rigorous standards for documentation, and complete notes, referrals and follow-ups in a timely manner.
• Provides individualized client teaching and counseling utilizing current, evidence-based guidelines.
• Provides acute and chronic primary care for the clinic’s Adult populations
• Coordinates patient care needs with other Care Team members, to include RN Case Managers, Referral Coordinators, Behavioral Health Team members and Pharmacy Team members.
• Collaborates on Quality Improvement Initiatives under the direction of the Clinical Director
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Improves and supports care delivery both within the service line and clinic-wide, by participating in programmatic planning, Team-based huddles and integrated or all-staff meetings as requested by the Leads or Clinical Director
• Participates in after-hours call in rotation with the other Providers on the team

Salary and Benefits:

The hiring salary range for each position has been established at:

• $90,414 - $101,716 annually at Instructor of Clinical Practice/FNP/AGNP
• $90,414 - $101,716 annually at Sr. Instructor of Clinical Practice/FNP/AGNP
• $90,414 - $101,716 annually at Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice/FNP/AGNP

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

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.

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.

Benefits:

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Diversity and Equity:

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 [email protected].

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver | 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Instructor:

• Current Prescriptive Authority (RxN) Licensure (Any State)
  • Must have Colorado RxN license by date of hire.
• Graduate degree from an accredited school of nursing
• Must have Colorado RxN license by date of hire.
• 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 Board certification as an Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)
  • 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.

Senior Instructor:

• Must have Colorado RxN license by date of hire.
• Current Prescriptive Authority (RxN) Licensure (Any State)
  • Must have Colorado RxN license by date of hire.
• Current Board certification as an Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)
  • 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.
• Graduate degree from an accredited school of nursing
• 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.

• Demonstrated experience collaborating with academic colleagues and students in practice activities.
• Demonstrated leadership in area of practice.

Assistant Professor:

• 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.
• Must have Colorado RxN license by date of hire.
• Current Board certification as an Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)
  • 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.
• Terminal degree from an accredited school of nursing

• Demonstrated leadership in area of practice.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with academic colleagues and students in practice activities.

Conditions of employment:

• Must be willing and able to obtain valid Colorado Medicaid Provider number by date of hire
• Must be willing and able to actively participation in health plan contracts.
• Must be willing and able to obtain valid NPI number by date of hire
• Must be willing and able to work in a normal patient care environment with some exposure to biological hazards and infectious diseases.
• Must be willing and able to obtain Colorado RxN license by date of hire.
• Must be willing and able to obtain Colorado RN and APN licenses by date of hire.
• Must be willing and able to complete CAQH by date of hire
• Must be willing and able to remain credentialed by the health plans and ensure credentialing materials stay current.
• Must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays as required.
• Must be willing and able to obtain current BLS/CPR certification by date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience utilizing bilingual skills (Spanish/English) at a conversation level in a clinical setting
• Experienced clinical preceptor
• Current DEA licenses
• Experience working with population based outcomes
• Experience working with marginalized populations

Competencies:

• Ability to take one week-at-a-time on-call in a rotation schedule.
• Considerable degree of independent judgment and autonomy in practice.
• Excellent knowledge of and ability to perform clinical teaching
• Ability to remain credentialed by the health plans and ensure credentialing materials stay current.
• Ability to handle average nurse practitioner caseload
• Ability to work until 8pm on Monday nights in rotation with other providers for Extended Hours
• Willingness and ability to work in an integrated care setting, with a high degree of teamwork and collaboration
• Ability to use computer and clinic software, and to document in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with thoroughness and accuracy.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with patients, their families, and other members of the health care team
• Clinical expertise in both pediatric and adult primary care.
• Ability to effectively develop and promote practice through participation in marketing and patient recruitment
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Special Instructions to Applicants : Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Refer to requisition number: 28423. Questions should be directed to: College of Nursing Human Resources at [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Application Materials Required : Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References, Additional Attachments - Refer to Application Materials Instructions Below Application Materials Instructions : Required Application Materials: To apply, please visit:

Job Category : Faculty

Primary Location : Denver

Department : U0001 - DENVER & ANSCHUTZ MED CAMPUS - 20468 - CON-DEAN ADMINISTRATION

Schedule : Full-time

Posting Date : Aug 10, 2023

Unposting Date : Ongoing

Posting Contact Name : College of Nursing HR

Posting Contact Email : [email protected]

Position Number : 00606778