Instructor; NP​/PA

Instructor (NP/PA)

Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:
Anesthesiology

Job Title:
Instructor (NP/PA)

Requisition #: 38767
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Job Summary:

Professional Field

Supervision Received

Supervision Exercised

• Assess the health status of individuals through chart review, history taking and physical examination.

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Why Join Us:

Onsite

Why work for the University?

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with a Master s Degree

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The successful preoperative management of patients supports better outcomes, reduced morbidity and mortality, shorter hospital stays, improved patient experience, and fewer OR cancellations and delays. The Pre-Procedure Services (PPS) clinic is a preoperative clinic that collaborates with attending physicians, residents, students, nurses, and medical assistants. The essential component is a team of Advanced Practice Providers (NPs and/or PAs) providing clinical care to medically complex patients.

The clinic operates with an attending anesthesiologist present daily to support APP questions and guidance.

Services commonly performed include: comprehensive surgical risk assessment, medication management, advanced testing and diagnostics, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) screening, telemedicine visits, and collaborative consultation with subspecialties. Ongoing development includes penicillin allergy delabeling/testing, anemia prehabilitation, smoking cessation support, and nutritional prehabilitation. APPs work at the top of their scope with broad clinical knowledge and strong problem-solving skills. The clinic is onsite in Aurora, CO.

• Use current, evidence-based knowledge to inform decision making.
• Appropriately order necessary diagnostic studies and tests, interpret results, and initiate follow-up.
• Institute referrals to a physician or other care provider when deemed appropriate.
• Demonstrate clinical judgment by consulting with the covering Anesthesiologist when appropriate.
• Develop an appropriate treatment plan.
• Manage preoperative medications and prescribe drugs or devices when necessary.
• Communicate with patients and their surgeon or proceduralist the findings and plan.
• Partner with patients to enhance their understanding of how adherence to the therapeutic regimen can improve perioperative outcomes.
• Provide instruction and counseling to individuals about the perioperative period and anesthesia.
• Complete daily consult notes in the Electronic Medical Record and submit patient charges in a timely fashion.
• Onsite work is expected; benefits include holidays, vacation, and sick leave; CU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, disability, life, vision, retirement and paid time off.

• Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Licensure and inclusion in the Advanced Practice Registry in the State of Colorado or in the process of becoming licensed in Colorado by the hire date.
• Preferred Qualifications: Two years  experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to read 12-lead EKGs.
• Experience assessing patients and developing care plans in perioperative, pulmonology, cardiology or endocrinology clinic settings.
• Experience teaching both professional and laypersons formally and informally.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with requesting physicians, anesthesia care team, surgical and medical services, patients, and families; ability to work independently with minimal supervision; strong verbal and written communication; knowledge of University of Colorado Hospital policies related to patient care services.

For full consideration, submit:
1) a letter of interest describing relevant job experiences,
2) curriculum vitae/resume, and
3) five professional references (name, address, phone, and email).

Applications are accepted electronically at the CU Careers site. Questions should be directed to the posting contact.

Posting date and initial screening information included; local time window may apply. The starting salary range is posted as a guide. The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable laws. Vaccination policies and background checks apply per university policy. The…