Instructor

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Pediatrics, Section of Nephrology has an opening for a 1.0 FTE/1.0 cFTE Instructor faculty member to provide outpatient services at Children's Hospital Colorado. This position will include clinical responsibilities across the ambulatory aspects of our program, as well as opportunities for involvement in the administrative and educational aspects of our program.

Requirements

• Current Colorado State Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner License
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant certification required
• Prescriptive Authority or ability to obtain before start date
• Must successfully pass a drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado
• Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous clinical experience as Advanced Practice Provider
• Clinical experience in an academic setting

Responsibilities

• Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating of clinical patients in order to meet their medical needs.
• Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs.
• Records physical findings and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition.
• Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
• Oversees nursing clinical staff.
• Orders studies, test and ancillary services.
• Maintains legible, accurate, and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with regulatory standards.
• Consults with Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues.
• Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients.
• May refer patients to specialized health resources for treatment.
• Orders appropriate diagnostic screening tests according to protocol.

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
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed