Surgical Progressive Care Unit (SPCU) Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)32373 - 32373 Faculty

　　Description

　　University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

　　Department: Department of Surgery, Division of GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery (GITES)

　　Job Title: Surgical Progressive Care Unit (SPCU) Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

　　Position #00819165 – Requisition #32373

　　Job Summary:

　　The Division of GI, Tumor and Endocrine Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Colorado, School of Medicine, has a full-time faculty position available at the rank of Instructor for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA). Under the direction of the full-time faculty or designee, this position provides inpatient and outpatient medical care services at the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH).

　　The candidate will be expected to provide independent clinical services for Surgical Progressive Care Unit (SPCU) patients at the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH). The Surgical Progressive Care Unit is a mid-level care unit. These duties will include inpatient responsibilities such as rounding, writing orders, patient assessment, patient education, care coordination, disease management, and discharge activities. Close collaboration with general surgeons, sub-specialty surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, intensivists and hospital staff will be necessary. Professional interaction with referring physicians and staff, emergency medical personnel and primary care providers is essential. The advanced practice provider will work with a multi-disciplinary faculty from Surgery, Anesthesia, and Emergency Medicine. The candidate will provide peri-operative care to patients in the surgical progressive care unit with traumatic injuries, emergency general surgical conditions, head/neck cancers and issues, plastic surgery reconstructions, and vascular pathology. Given the rotating nature of the resident assignments to services, the NP/PA will be a critical part of service continuity and also a link between the inpatient and outpatient environments for patients. Additional responsibilities will include being a key team member in a surgical rapid response role for inpatients with medical deterioration to stabilize on the wards and possibly transfer to higher levels of care. Work schedule will include nights, weekends, and holidays.

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　Inpatient responsibilities such as rounding

　　Writing orders

　　Patient assessment

　　Patient education

　　Care coordination

　　Close collaboration with general surgeons, sub-specialty surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, intensivists and hospital staff

　　Professional interaction with referring physicians and staff, emergency medical personnel and primary care providers

　　Work Location:

　　Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO

　　Why Join Us:

　　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, holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4940950&targetURL=Surgical Progressive Care Unit (SPCU) Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

　　Position #00819165 – Requisition #32373

　　Job Summary:

　　The Division of GI, Tumor and Endocrine Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Colorado, School of Medicine, has a full-time faculty position available at the rank of Instructor for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA). Under the direction of the full-time faculty or designee, this position provides inpatient and outpatient medical care services at the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH).

　　The candidate will be expected to provide independent clinical services for Surgical Progressive Care Unit (SPCU) patients at the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH). The Surgical Progressive Care Unit is a mid-level care unit. These duties will include inpatient responsibilities such as rounding, writing orders, patient assessment, patient education, care coordination, disease management, and discharge activities. Close collaboration with general surgeons, sub-specialty surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, intensivists and hospital staff will be necessary. Professional interaction with referring physicians and staff, emergency medical personnel and primary care providers is essential. The advanced practice provider will work with a multi-disciplinary faculty from Surgery, Anesthesia, and Emergency Medicine. The candidate will provide peri-operative care to patients in the surgical progressive care unit with traumatic injuries, emergency general surgical conditions, head/neck cancers and issues, plastic surgery reconstructions, and vascular pathology. Given the rotating nature of the resident assignments to services, the NP/PA will be a critical part of service continuity and also a link between the inpatient and outpatient environments for patients. Additional responsibilities will include being a key team member in a surgical rapid response role for inpatients with medical deterioration to stabilize on the wards and possibly transfer to higher levels of care. Work schedule will include nights, weekends, and holidays.

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　Inpatient responsibilities such as rounding

　　Writing orders

　　Patient assessment

　　Patient education

　　Care coordination

　　Close collaboration with general surgeons, sub-specialty surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, intensivists and hospital staff

　　Professional interaction with referring physicians and staff, emergency medical personnel and primary care providers

　　Work Location:

　　Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO

　　Why Join Us:

　　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, holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4940950&targetURL=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.

　　NP Minimum Qualifications:

　　Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Masters degree in Nursing.

　　Current Colorado license to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse with prescriptive privileges.

　　Meets and maintains specific requirements of the Nursing Credential Review Board (Nurse Practitioner)

　　PA Minimum Qualifications:

　　Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.

　　Current Colorado license to practice as a Physician Assistant with prescriptive privileges.

　　Meets and maintains specific requirements of the Medical Review Board (Physician Assistant).

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Two years experience in general surgery, trauma surgery, or critical care setting.

　　OR completion of Critical Fellowship for APPs.

　　How to Apply:

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

　　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 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4940950&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) .

　　Questions should be directed to: Natalie Deschaine, [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4940950&[email protected])

　　Screening of Applications Begins:

　　Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by April, 30 th , 2024.

　　Anticipated Pay Range:

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

　　$103,000 to $141,000

　　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 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4940950&targetURL=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 [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4940950&[email protected]) ​.

　　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 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4940950&targetURL=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-combined-schedule.pdf) . 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 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4940950&targetURL=https://research.cuanschutz.edu/ehs/home/divisions/occupational-health/oh-enrollment) .

　　Qualifications

　　Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References

　　Job Category : Faculty

　　Primary Location : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20318 - SOM-SRG-GI Clinical

　　Schedule : Full-time

　　Posting Date : Jan 16, 2024

　　Unposting Date : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Natalie Deschaine Posting Contact Email: [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4940950&[email protected]) Position Number: 00819165

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