Lead Nurse Practitioner – Marcus Institute Brain Health

Lead Nurse Practitioner – Marcus Institute for Brain Health

Position #  Requisition # 40105

The Marcus Institute for Brain Health (MIBH) at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a nationally recognized leader in clinical care, research, and education related to traumatic brain injury (TBI) and co‑occurring psychological health conditions. MIBH provides specialized, evidence‑based care to active‑duty service members, veterans, and first responders with persistent and complex symptoms following TBI. MIBH delivers care through a structured intensive outpatient program (IOP) that includes comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and individualized treatment planning.

Care is provided through an integrated interdisciplinary team model that integrates conventional western medicine with evidence‑based integrative therapies.

The lead Nurse Practitioner (NP) will serve as a full‑time member of the MIBH interdisciplinary care team, functioning as a medical provider delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care to individuals with TBI and complex co‑occurring conditions. The NP works closely with the physician lead neurologist and collaborates across disciplines including behavioral health, rehabilitation, and integrative health. The NP reports to the MIBH Director of Clinical Operations, with clinical oversight by the neurologist and clinical and strategic oversight from the Executive Director.

• Lead high‑level, evidence‑based medical care within a co‑located interdisciplinary Center of Excellence model
• Manage conventional medical management with integrative and holistic treatment approaches
• Contribute to a collaborative, mission‑driven team focused on innovation, quality, and compassionate care

• Provide comprehensive, evidence‑based care to veterans, active‑duty service members, and first responders with TBI and co‑occurring psychological health conditions
• Develop, manage and implement individualized treatment plans addressing:
  • Neurological symptoms (e.g., headaches, vestibular dysfunction, sleep disorders)
  • Cognitive and behavioral symptoms
  • Psychiatric conditions related to emotional and operational trauma
• Oversee and collaborate with specialty services as needed
• Communicate and coordinate care with referring providers
• Participate in:
  • Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) rounds
  • Clinical Decision Team conferences
  • Discharge Care Conferences (DCC) and debriefs
• Participate in clinical decision‑making regarding additional evaluations, including sleep consultations/studies, neuroimaging, and medical workups

• Lead crisis management and urgent medical evaluations (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, chest pain, stroke‑like symptoms, substance withdrawal, severe migraine)
• Support the behavioral health team with management of trauma‑informed care, including discussions related to suicidal and homicidal ideation
• Responsible for building and sustaining collaborative relationships with:
  • CU Anschutz campus and departments
  • UCHealth
  • Avalon Action Alliance
  • Other institutional and community partners
• Contribute to:
  • Quality improvement initiatives
  • Clinical management programs
  • Accreditation and compliance standards
• Assist with program analytics, quality metrics, and development of value‑based and risk‑based care models
• Assist with development and implementation of strategic goals related to quality improvement, management programs, and accreditation standards

• Participate in educational programming, lectures, and training sessions within MIBH
• Support educational initiatives for the University of Colorado, community partners, and the Avalon Action Alliance
• Support ongoing clinical research and scholarly activity at MIBH
• Engage with and support the needs of the Nurse Practitioner’s faculty home department

Onsite – the role is expected to work onsite and is located in the Denver, Colorado area.

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options
• Dental:
  Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, life, vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan – Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid time…