Instructor - Pediatric Urology App (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) (Metro Denver Area)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Surgery, Division of Urology

Pediatric Urology APP (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) (metro Denver area)

Position #:00816525 - Requisition #:31586

Job Summary:

This role involves delivering patient care services across multiple Children's Hospital Colorado locations in the metro Denver area.  Responsibilities of this position include identifying, assessing, planning, and coordinating services for ambulatory Pediatric Urology patients, ensuring quality, continuity, and appropriate utilization of healthcare resources throughout the continuum of care. NP/PA should be comfortable seeing patients in the outpatient setting autonomously with input from surgeons. This position allows the NP/PA the opportunity to lead and develop patient therapeutic and diagnostic models.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform new patient, follow-up, and post-op visits.
• Order necessary tests and procedures.
• Communicate with PCPs about patient status.
• Perform inpatient Pediatric Urology consultations.
• Assist house staff with writing admission and discharge orders.
• Participate in educational, research, quality improvement, and consultant services of the Pediatric Urology Program.
• Lead Dysfunctional Elimination Seminars. 

Why Join Us:

We are driven to improve every life at the Department of Surgery with our commitment to innovative surgical care, curing through discovery, enlightening tomorrow's leaders, and daring to be exceptional. Our focus on patient care, education, and research will lead to innovative discoveries and promote quality care and safety for our patients.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado 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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: 

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. 

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Masters degree in Nursing required, or a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant school.
• Current license to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse/ Physician Assistant with prescriptive privileges. 
• Meets and maintains the requirements of the Nursing Credential Review Board for the Advanced Practice Nurse/ Physician Assistant.   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated skill in outpatient surgical care
• Demonstrated leadership and teaching ability 

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1.    A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2.    Curriculum vitae / Resume

3.    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: Ashleigh Prout- Ashleigh.prout@cuanschutz.edu 

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and will continue until position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$103,958.00 to $145,059.00

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 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.

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

ADA Statement:

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.

Background Check Statement:

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.

Vaccination Statement

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.