Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant Senior Instructor

Job Summary:

In the context of a clinical care team and Patient Centered Medical Home practices, provide float coverage at all UCHealth/Department of Family Medicine clinic locations to include the Boulder and Westminster clinics. This position will provide full-spectrum ambulatory care including, but not limited to, chronic disease management, acute and "urgent" care, and wellness and preventative care for adult and pediatric patients both in person and via virtual visits. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) evaluates, assesses, diagnoses, prescribes and educates patients regarding their particular illness or chronic disease. The position provides high quality primary care to all patients, evaluate and treat acute and chronic problems for the patient population, complete histories, thorough assessments and physical examinations on all patients with accurate and complete documentation reflected in medical records and collaborates and communicates with other departments and colleagues, such as the pharmacy to ensure optimal patient care.

TOTAL FTE COMMITMENT: 1.00 cFTE (32 hours of appointable clinic hours per week and 8 hours per week of clinical administrative time (paperwork, documentation, required meetings, required trainings, etc.).

Examples of Work Performed

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

Sr. Instructor:

I. Clinical Administration (.20 -.30 Flex FTE): In addition to clinical administrative time of 8 hours per week described above per 1.0 cFTE, provide Epic in-basket management support remotely for clinicians as directed by the Associate Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs.

II. Clinical/Direct Patient Care (.70 - .80 FTE max flex time): Acute care/same day access and patient education; clinic flex time as needed by the clinic for schedule leveling; no patient panel or call pool participation.

III. Clinical Administration: Provide off-site Epic in-basket management support to patients' the provider has seen and is following up on as well as patients seen by other clinic's providers when they are away on vacation or FMLA.

1. Meet with Associate Vice Chair monthly to discuss needs and schedule.

2. Log in to Epic based on clinic needs and as directed by the Clinic Medical Directors to see if any Critical Labs or on-call issues arose overnight.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES -

• New tasks appear continuously throughout the day, plan to check in-box continually during clinic hours and over the lunch hour.
• Refill medications, review chart in detail, check PDMP for controlled substances. Task to front desk if patient needs to schedule an appointment.
• Review any "flagged" labs and notify patient of results.
• Answer MHC messages either with a message that their PCP is away and will answer when back or take care of the message completely; protocols to be developed.
• Place referrals if appropriate.
• Attempt to close the loop in as many tasks as possible.

Clinical/Direct Patient Care In person, acute care/same day access appointments and patient education based on clinic location staffing needs; clinic flex time as requested by the clinic for schedule leveling; no patient empanelment.

1. Provide quality, accessible, cost-effective primary care for patients served by University of Colorado Hospitals and other DFM sites as designated.
2. Provide direct patient care for acute care patients who require/request same-day appointments.
3. Collaborate as appropriate with medical staff in the care of complex patients.
4. Interact with other health professionals to create guidelines and coordinate patient care.
5. Collaborate with other team members in chronic disease management and patient care management.
6. Will not participate in afterhours call pool.
7. Provide quality care for other populations as assigned.
8. Support and collaborate with medical, nursing and office staff.

Other Duties As part of being a faculty member in an academic environment, participate in educational and research activities as opportunities present themselves and/or other duties as assigned by clinical leadership.

Why Join Us:

Among these is the Department of Family Medicine (DFM) which is dedicated to "helping people be healthier" by educating, nurturing, fostering, and enhancing those in the field of family medicine and the communities we live in and serve. The Department of Family Medicine has five (5) focus areas, each with specific goals:

• Patient Care - Providing outstanding care to patients;
• Education - Training the family medicine and primary care workforce;
• Research - Creating and disseminating new knowledge;
• Communities - Connecting with our communities to achieve health equity; and
• Diversity & Health Equity - To build and foster a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve.

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.

Senior Instructor Minimum Qualifications

• Masters/Doctor of Nursing practice degree or graduation from an NCCPA-approved physician assistant program
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado.
• Completion of required 1,000 hours (provisional prescription authority/mentorship) or other minimum as defined by State of Colorado in order to obtain full prescriptive authority and DEA registration.
• Medicare/Medicaid credentials.
• Unrestricted DEA license and current CPR license.
• National certification by ANCC or AANP as family or adult nurse practitioner (if FNP).
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years (full time) of FNP experience working in a Patient Centered Medical Home/Ambulatory Family Medicine practice
• Experience working with Epic or another EHR.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the office's policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates cultural humility and commitment to minimizing implicit bias in clinical care
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following:

• Ability to consult with supervisory physicians on patient care and administrative issues.
• Able to document history, physical examinations, assessments and treatment plans for each patient by using the electronic medical record and enter follow-up diagnostic testing and laboratory studies that have been ordered.
• Able to discuss and promote wellness for all patients.
• Knows when and how to refer patients to other health care professionals when the care that needs to be provided is beyond their scope of practice.
• Proven effectiveness in working with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds
• Working knowledge of HIPAA.
• Ability to prioritize and respond to emergencies in a calm manner.
• Ability to verbalize information/directions clearly and concisely.
• Ability to administer patient medications properly.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to analyze, prioritize, and resolve patient and office problems.
• Ability to participate effectively as a member of a team.
• Ability to simultaneously perform multiple tasks and complete administrative duties correctly and on time.

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: Lydia Lyon Lydia.lyon@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Senior Instructor Hiring Range:

$95,000 - $147,522

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. 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.