Family Nurse Practitioner

Family Nurse Practitioner

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

The University of Colorado College of Nursing is seeking a full‑time (1.0 FTE), benefitted Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to provide integrated primary care at the Community Health Clinic (CHC) on the Anschutz Medical Campus. This is a clinic‑based faculty position within the IRC-Clinical Series, Clinical Practice Track that combines direct patient care with clinical precepting and leadership/service responsibilities.

• Serve as a primary care provider for the clinic's patient population.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including physical examinations, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, follow‑up, and consultation.
• Perform outpatient primary care procedures within scope of practice.
• Maintain procedural competency and adhere to evidence‑based practice standards, documentation requirements, and informed consent processes.
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and in a timely manner within the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Act as a clinical preceptor for advanced practice nursing students.
• Participate actively in clinic marketing, outreach, and patient recruitment efforts.

• Graduate degree in nursing from an accredited institution.
• Current Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
• Current RN and APN licensures in good standing (any state); must obtain Colorado licensures by date of hire.
• Current Prescriptive Authority (RxN) Licensure (Any State); must obtain Colorado RxN license by date of hire.
• Current DEA License.
• Minimum of one (1) year advance practice experience as an FNP.

• Clinical experience in a family or primary care setting.
• Prior experience working in an academic or teaching environment.
• Demonstrated experience performing outpatient primary care procedures, including Nexplanon insertion and removal, IUD placement and removal, laceration repair and suturing, punch and shave biopsies, incision and drainage of abscesses, joint and soft tissue injections.
• Experience managing diverse and medically complex patient populations.

• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and the ability to independently assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions within scope of practice.
• Effectively prioritize and respond to changes in patient condition with appropriate urgency and coordination.
• Proficient in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, ensuring accurate, timely, and complete documentation.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with patients, families, interdisciplinary teams, and academic partners.
• Function effectively within an integrated, team‑based care model.
• Maintain professionalism, adaptability, and accountability in a dynamic clinical environment.
• Demonstrate effective clinical teaching skills and commitment to mentoring students.
• Manage a full primary care panel and maintain productivity expectations.
• Adhere to regulatory, credentialing, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in rotating on‑call triage schedules.
• Engage in quality improvement, patient access initiatives, and clinic growth efforts.

• Must obtain Colorado RN, APN, and RxN licenses by date of hire.
• Must obtain NPI, Medicaid provider number, and complete CAQH enrollment by date of hire.
• Must maintain BLS/CPR certification.
• Must remain credentialed with participating health plans.
• Must work standard clinic hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) with rotating on‑call coverage.
• Must be able to work in a clinical environment with exposure to biological hazards.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the…