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Clinical Instructor - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology

Job Title: Clinical Instructor - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Position #** **00835553 - Requisition #37034

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

+ Evaluate and manage surgical oncology patients in the Liver and Neuroendocrine Multidisciplinary clinic. This includes obtaining a thorough history and physical exam, ordering appropriate testing, enacting a treatment plan and counseling patients regarding their condition and prognosis.

+ Coverage of other multidisciplinary programs, if needed.

+ Developing and running the Benign Liver Lesions surveillance clinic.

+ Running and collaborating with Surgical Oncologists for the Hepatic Artery Infusion Pump Program, including managing outpatient needs for these patients.

+ On-call weekend & holiday inpatient coverage at Highlands Ranch Hospital, every 6-8 weeks.

+ Close collaboration with surgical oncology surgeons, sub-specialty surgeons, surgical residents, emergency medicine physicians, intensivists and hospital staff will be necessary. Frequent collaboration with allied health teams (care manager, social worker, care coordinator) for patient disposition planning

+ Professional interaction with referring physicians and staff, emergency medical personnel and primary care providers is essential.

+ The NP/PA will be a critical part of service continuity and a link between the inpatient and outpatient environments for patients.

+ Participate in clinic sponsored educational opportunities.

+ Provide monitoring and continuity of care for patients between physician visits.

+ Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.

+ Maintain competency and enhance professional growth and development through continuing education, conferences, and seminars. Attend mandatory training.

+ Participate in quality improvement activities; assist in maintaining compliance with JCAHO accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards.

+ Support and uphold established organizational policies, procedures, objectives related to quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control.

+ Maintain patient confidentiality.

+ The census and acuity of clinical activity varies from service to service and NP/PAs may at times be asked to provide cross coverage clinical care on different surgical oncology services and locations to deal with this issue.

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Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Master's Degree in Nursing and/or a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.

+ Current license to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse and/or Physician Assistant with prescriptive privileges.

+ Meets and maintains specific requirements of the Nursing Credential Review Board (Nurse Practitioner) and the Medical Review Board (Physician Assistant).

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Two years of experience in surgical oncology preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with a diverse professional and patient population.

+ Knowledge of professional, medical, and surgical practice to give and evaluate patient care in the area of surgical oncology.

+ Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care.

+ Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.

+ Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.

+ Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of medicine and surgery to provide on-going patient care.

+ Skill in taking medical history, assessing medical condition and interpreting findings.

+ Skills in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.

+ Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.

+ Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients and their family members, medical staff, residents, fellows, medical students, and the public.

+ Ability to maintain quality control standards.

+ Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

+ Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.

+ Ability to communicate clearly as an integral member of a team

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Clinical Instructor - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - 37034 Faculty

The Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology has part-time, clinical 0.1 FTE faculty position at the rank of Clinical 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 primarily at the University of Colorado Hospital Anschutz Medical Campus (UCH AMC). The Surgical Oncology program at the University of Colorado Hospital is a high volume, high acuity service. The candidate will be expected to provide independent clinical services for patients seen in the Liver & Neuroendocrine Multidisciplinary Program. There will be involvement in the complete spectrum of care from initial patient contact through discharge. Specific duties of the position will include outpatient clinic responsibilities, including performing history and physical exam, ordering and interpreting lab and radiology tests, presenting at the multidisciplinary conference, documentation and sign-out. Close collaboration with the surgeons, APPs, hospital and clinical staff will be necessary. Eligibility for prescriptive authority is required. The Division of Surgical Oncology is seeking an energetic individual(s) for a full-time APP position to join the growing Surgical Oncology Program. The title for this position would be Instructor of Surgery in the Division of Surgical Oncology at the University of Colorado. Individual(s) hired will work directly with surgical oncology faculty.

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO 80045.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

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 position2. Curriculum vitae / Resume3. Three to 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=6289702&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) . Questions should be directed to: Natalie Deschaine, [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6289702&targetURL=natalie.deschaine@cuanschutz.edu)

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 6/15/2025.

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $90-95 per hour.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.

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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=6289702&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu) .

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.

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6289702&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=6289702&targetURL=https://research.cuanschutz.edu/ehs/home/divisions/occupational-health/oh-enrollment) . Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References : Faculty : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 21701 - SOM-SRG-Surg Onc Clinical : Part-time : Jun 10, 2025 : Jun 16, 2025, 5:59:00 AM Posting Contact Name: Natalie Deschaine Posting Contact Email: [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6289702&targetURL=natalie.deschaine@cuanschutz.edu) Position Number: 00835553jeid-5d1364d01853c443a2e1457a2b5e877d

The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.