Advanced Practice Provider (APP)/(PA/NP/APRN)/Medicine/Bone Marrow Transplant/Instructor

Job Summary:

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 $704 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

The Division of Hematology, Blood Cancer and BMT Program has 5 openings for a full-time Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant for our inpatient unit. The position will work at least 50%-night coverage, two to three weekends a month and share holiday shifts with other Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). This is subject to change dependent upon the needs of the organization.

Examples of Work Performed:

• Manage the health care of a select group of patients in the Clinical Cancer Center.
• Perform a comprehensive health assessment, including health history, physical exams, preventive screening; identify medical health risks and needs.
• Formulate the appropriate differential diagnoses based on clinical evaluation.
• Perform, order and/or interpret diagnostic studies within scope of practice and clinical area of practice at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
• Perform advanced technical procedures within the scope of clinical practice.
• Plan and implement therapeutic regimens that include both nursing and medical management strategies, including prescription of medications/devices.
• Establish systematic follow-up for evaluation of the plan of care and reassess and modify the plan, as necessary, including initiation of referrals and consultation with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.
• Assure patient and family teaching is adequate to manage the illness or wellness plan at home.
• Facilitate client participation and promote self-care by providing information needed to make decisions and choices.
• Facilitate appropriate utilization of the medical system in a cost-effective manner without jeopardizing quality of care and service. May be involved in management of critical pathway and case management across the continuum of care as indicated.
• Participate as a team member in providing healthcare, interacting with professional colleagues to provide comprehensive care as a responsible professional.
• Maintain accurate, legible, and confidential records.
• Participate in active research protocols.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Auroura, CO. On the University of Colorado – Anschutz Medical Campus in the UCHealth hospital.

Why Join Us:

The Division of Hematology at the University of Colorado has a mission: deliver the best possible care to persons with blood cancer and other blood diseases and always seek to make today’s care better for tomorrow through research, innovation and education.

To achieve these goals, specialist-based disease-focused groups have been established to deliver the most expert clinical care, as well as to conduct laboratory and clinical research aimed at improving treatment outcomes, reducing side effects and improving quality of life.

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.

• Master’s degree in Advanced Practice Nursing OR Physician Assistant Studies
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Colorado and admitted as a nurse practitioner to the Advanced Practice Registry of the Colorado Board of Nursing OR Licensed as a Physician Assistant in Colorado
• Currently credentialed as an APN or PA via appropriate national certifying body.
• Eligible to be credentialed by the institutional processes established to provide oversight for advanced professional nurse practice
• Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a Clinical Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Prior clinical experience in Hematology-Oncology or Stem Cell Transplant
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or prepared to obtain ACLS certification within three months of start date.
• Acute Care NP certification or prepared to obtain Acute Care NP certification within two years of start date.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

• Outstanding customer service skills.

• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.