Instructor Clinical Practice/APP

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

114d • $100,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Applications are sought for a 1.0 FTE faculty clinical position with benefits. Instructor/NP or PA, working within the Sarcoma Clinic University of Colorado Cancer Center. The position is offered through the (Medicine) Division of Medical Oncology located at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. The position will not be involved in course instruction and is not eligible for tenure. Candidates should have a strong professional background in Oncology and/or Hematology. The APP position is responsible for identifying, assessing, planning and coordinating services for oncology patients. The Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant will be an active participant in clinical work seeing patients daily in Oncology clinics, as well as overseeing a chemotherapy infusion area. The APP will provide in-office and telephone support for Oncology patients and their families. As part of this position, additional training as needed in active symptom management, palliative care, and clinical trials conduct will be provided. A 1.0 FTE position includes 40 hours per work week. Work location may be distributed amongst disease teams based on future clinical needs (e.g. Breast Center). Work Location: UCHealth Cancer Clinic, located at 1665 Aurora Court, Aurora, CO 80045.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Nursing and/or a graduate of an Accredited Physician Assistant School.
• Current license to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse/Physician Assistant with prescriptive privileges in Colorado.
• Meets and maintains the requirements of the nursing credential review board for the advanced practice nurse.
• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner/or as a Physician Assistant by a national professional organization.

Nice To Haves

• Three years’ Oncology skillset and experience as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant.
• Clinical experience with Oncology and/or Cancer Clinical Trials patients.

Responsibilities

• Manages the health care of patients at the University of Colorado Cancer Center including coordination of patient care with available hospital resources.
• Performs a comprehensive patient health assessment, including health history, physical exams, preventive screening; identifies medical health risks and needs.
• Performs scheduled study-related visits, study screenings, and toxicity assessments of patients on phase I-II-III clinical trials.
• Formulates the appropriate differential diagnoses based on clinical evaluation.
• Performs, orders and/or interprets diagnostic studies within scope of practice and clinical area of practice within the Cancer Clinics.
• Performs advanced technical procedures within the scope of clinical practice for these programs as well as other programs requesting procedures, according to schedule.
• Plans and implements therapeutic regimens that include both nursing and medical management strategies, including prescription of patient medications/devices.
• Establishes systematic follow-up for evaluation of the plan of care and reassesses and modifies the plan as necessary, including initiation of referrals and consultation with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.
• Assures patient and family teaching is adequate to manage the illness or wellness plan at home.
• Facilitates client participation and promotes self-care by providing information needed to make decisions and choices.
• Facilitates appropriate utilization of the medical system in a cost-effective manner without jeopardizing quality of care and service.
• Participates as a team member in providing healthcare, effectively interacting with professional colleagues to provide comprehensive care as a responsible clinic professional.
• Maintains accurate, legible, and confidential medical records. Charting must be current and up to date to ensure communication of patient needs/progress/therapy between healthcare providers.
• Applies organizational policies, regulations and procedures in administration of patient care.
• Participates in applicable training on systems as required.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree