Instructor NP​/PA Emergency Medicine

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:
Emergency Medicine

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will provide clinical care in the Emergency Department at the University of Colorado Hospital, 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, aswell 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 andcare 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 inappropriate 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 natureand level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties andskills of personnel so classified.

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Denver, CO metropolitan area.

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is dedicated to delivering superlative patient care, providing an environment where training and education thriveand innovation and discovery are fostered.

The Department of Emergency Medicine is based at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora Colorado. The campus is a state-of-the-art medical campus home to the University of Colorado Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, the Colorado School of Public Health; as well as the University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado both of which serve as major training sites for the Denver Health Residency in Emergency Medicine.

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday,vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• 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 Off:
  Accruals over the year
• 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

There are many additional perks & programs with CU Advantage.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Active and current license to practice as physician assistant ornurse practitioner in the State of Colorado
• Certificate…