Nursing Instructor, Emergency Medicine

Overview

Instructor – 25656 Faculty Description
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds. Department of Emergency Medicine has an opening for a full-time Instructor.

Institution
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus – School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine

The physician assistant or nurse practitioner will provide clinical care in the Emergency Department at the Free Standing Emergency Medicine Hospitals (Mississippi & Green Valley Sites), as delegated by a person licensed to practice medicine in Colorado. Principal activities include patient care in our Super Track environment (continuation of care of ESI 3-4 patients) working in a Clinical Decision Unit in the Emergency Department, as well as working collaboratively with Faculty Attendings on more complicated patients in the main zones of the ED.

Delegated medical care includes, but is not limited to, the assessment, treatment and care of patients of all age categories. It is expected the employee will be competent to interpret age specific developmental, physiologic and unique care needs by assessment and by observation of care delivery.

• Performs histories and physicals on episodic, low acuity patients in the Emergency Department as delegated by physicians.
• Collects, reviews and correlates data to assist physician in appropriate medical management of patients.
• Assists physician by triaging and monitoring patients, referring for appropriate care as indicated.
• Assists in scheduling patients for various clinical appointments and procedures. Participates in patient education.
• Performs, or assists physician with, direct patient care services as needed. Administers medicine and therapeutic agents as directed.
• Participates in performance improvement activities; quality improvement and patient safety activities; assists in maintaining compliance with JCAHO accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards including the code of conduct.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of personnel so classified.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active and current license to practice as physician assistant or nurse practitioner in the State of Colorado
• Certificate of completion from a nurse practitioner or physician assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), or the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
• Certification by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or other agency
• Current and active certification in basic life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and advanced trauma life support (ATLS)
• Master's degree for physician assistants or nurse practitioners

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One-Two years or more of clinical experience in emergency care or urgent care
• Preference will be given to applicants with the ability to work as full-time nocturnists, with increased differential pay included
• Fluency in Spanish
• Completion of post-graduate Advanced Practice Provider fellowship/residency in acute care Emergency Medicine is highly recommended but not mandatory

The salary range for this position is $102,595 - $126,160. The finalist’s salary will be set based on factors including internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. The University provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions. Benefits information: cu.edu/employee-services/benefits. Total compensation details: cu.edu/node/153125.

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants…