Behavioral Neurology Open Rank-Instructor or Senior Instructor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Neurology has a need for an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Clinical Nurse Specialist) with strong values and unique skills for our Behavioral Neurology Section. This Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will work in the Behavioral Neurology Section within the Department of Neurology. This is an outpatient position providing direct care to patients with cognitive, memory, and neurobehavioral disorders, including conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and related neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders. Clinical work is primarily comprised of return visits for patients with dementia, including support of their family caregivers. The APP engages closely with colleagues across the Department of Neurology, University of Colorado Hospital, and other satellite locations. The Department of Neurology has an ongoing need for APPs with strong values and unique skills. Successful candidates will have a proven record of accomplishment in supporting the needs of patients, developing differential diagnoses, and prescribing treatments in collaboration with leading specialty providers. We are seeking individuals who are collaborative, communicative, proactive, caring, detail-oriented, organized, able to think critically, focused on quality, and dedicated to personal growth. This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Clinical Nurse Specialist Degree
License to practice in Colorado or ability to obtain a license to practice in Colorado
Experience and desire to work with patients with chronic, sometimes severe illness
Experience completing documentation and performing tasks routinely assigned in medical settings using complex electronic record systems
One (1) year working with neurological patients and/or experience with outpatient care (Instructor)
Two (2) years working with neurological patients (Senior Instructor)

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience with neurological patients, preferably patients with cognitive or behavioral dysfunction and dementia
Prior experience in primary care medicine is desirable, especially geriatric populations, as well as experience in management of mood disorders, including depression and anxiety
Experience with EPIC electronic health record system
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work independently and within various team structures
Being respectful of patient rights and putting patient safety first
Building patient rapport
A positive, motivated, engaged, and caring attitude
Great attention to detail and quality
Ability to work with colleagues and patients in a confidential and professional manner
Follow best practices in research (ICH guidelines, GCP, FDA guidelines)
Ability to work with colleagues across the Department of Neurology with an understanding of inclusion and diversity
Good documentation practices
Dedication to professional development and life-long learning
Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and think quickly on your feet
Experience with web-based tracking systems and Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access)

Responsibilities

Work in collaboration with the Behavioral Neurology section to screen, evaluate, diagnose, manage medications, and provide disease counseling to patients with neurodegenerative diseases.
Serves as first contact for clinician-level patient communications
Engages in collaborative team-based care to make informed decisions for patient care
Support and engage in continual learning and development among nursing staff, pharmacy staff, medical students, and neurology residents
Periodic educational presentation of lectures to patients and others
Participate in and lead periodic research case conferences
Attend Section meetings and educational events
Other duties may be assigned as need arises