Women's Health Nurse-Practitioner (Open Rank) in the Non-Tenure Clinical Practice Track

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado College of Nursing is seeking a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner's (WHNP) / Clinical Instructor / Senior Clinical Instructor / Assistant Professor Clinical (Open Rank) in the Non-Tenure Clinical Practice Track for a 0.9 FTE benefitted position with its Women's Health Faculty Practice at Anschutz Medical Campus. This is an ambulatory position including well woman and gynecological care. This position is clinically based as a health care provider and includes a Clinical Instructor / Senior Clinical Instructor / Assistant Professor Clinical (Open Rank) appointment within the College of Nursing. The University of Colorado, College of Nursing is the home of the Nurse Practitioner with a robust clinical practice including primary care, pediatrics, and midwifery.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $757 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

Faculty Practice Description:

The CU Women's Health Service is an academic practice model that works collaboratively within the UCHealth and CU system. We offer patients many services including individualized care, through collaboration with our UCHealth and CU Partners. The practice provides care to patients at the UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital. The WHNP will be part of an academic clinical practice that has a long and successful history within the University of Colorado system. The WHHNP Faculty Practice has plans to grow the practice to 4 WHNPs. The WHNP will have the opportunity to participate in practice expansion activities, practice promotion, and interdisciplinary committees within the UCHealth and CU system.

Examples of Work Performed:

• Provide full scope care to the gynecologic, antepartum, and postpartum client
• Provide care in the outpatient clinic setting.
• Utilize limited obstetric ultrasound skills in the outpatient and inpatient setting
• Attend monthly practice meetings and participate in a minimum of 1 practice and/or College of Nursing committee.
• Educate health care team students (APNs, medical students, residents) and actively participate in student evaluations.
• Participate in practice development, promotion, and community outreach.
• Active participation in health plan contracts.
• Remain credentialed by the health plans and ensure credentialing materials stay current.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

• Four clinics per week (Weekend and/or evening clinics may be expected)
• Monthly practice meeting attendance

Why Join Us:

CU Nursing is an amazing place to be. We have the distinct advantage of being a part of a huge medical campus with three incredible hospitals - the VA, the nationally ranked University of Colorado Hospital, and the Children's Hospital Colorado where our nursing students and faculty learn every day. From our beginning 125 years ago as part of the School of Medicine at CU Boulder to our current home at the Anschutz Medical Campus, the college has been a recognized leader in nursing education (ranked #10 in online MS graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report 2023). Our faculty, students and staff have been instrumental in shaping the profession of nursing and teaching the next generation of nurses while treating patients in our own nurse-led clinics. Be a part of an innovative, dynamic, diverse, and exciting workplace -- helping make great things happen. Join us in our quest to boldly transform health together.

Why work for the University?

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

To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://nursing.cuanschutz.edu/about/careers/benefits

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Instructor:

• Master's degree from an accredited school of nursing or midwifery
• 2 years of clinical experience in a WHNP setting
• Current NCC certification
• Current RN, APN and RxN licensures in good standing (Any State)




• Could be working toward CO clinical licenses during application process and registered with DORA-Department of Regulatory Agencies. Must have Colorado licensures prior to date of hire.

Senior Instructor:

• Master's degree from an accredited school of nursing or midwifery
• 2 years of clinical experience in a WHNP setting
• Current NCC certification
• Current RN, APN and RxN licensures in good standing (Any State)




• Could be working toward CO clinical licenses during application process and registered with DORA-Department of Regulatory Agencies. Must have Colorado licensures prior todate of hire.




• Demonstrated leadership in area of practice
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with academic colleagues and students in practice activities.

Assistant Professor:

• Doctoral degree from an accredited school of nursing or midwifery
• 2 years of clinical experience in a WHNP setting
• Current NCC certification
• Current RN, APN and RxN licensures in good standing (Any State)




• Could be working toward CO clinical licenses during application process and registered with DORA-Department of Regulatory Agencies. Must have Colorado licensures prior to date of hire.




• Demonstrated leadership in area of practice.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with academic colleagues and students in practice activities.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be willing and able to provide full scope contraceptive services and counseling on abortion services.
• Must be willing and able to obtain Colorado RN, APN, RxN licenses prior to date of hire.
• Must be willing and able to obtain current DEA license within 18 months of hire.
• Must be willing and able to obtain valid NPI number prior to date of hire
• Must be willing and able to obtain valid Colorado Medicaid Provider number prior to date of hire
• Must be willing and able to complete CAQH and all credentialing requirements prior to date of hire.
• Must be willing and able to obtain current BLS/CPR certification by date of hire.
• Must be willing and able to actively participation in health plan contracts.
• Must be willing and able to remain credentialed by the health plans and ensure credentialing materials stay current.
• Must be willing and able to work in a normal patient care environment with some exposure to biological hazards and infectious diseases.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current, active DEA licensure
• Advanced practice precepting experience
• Experience with gynecologic procedures (e.g. colposcopy)

Competencies:

• Exceptional independent judgment to monitor and respond to changes in a client's condition
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and other members of the health care team
• Skilled in the use of the electronic medical health record
• Excellent knowledge of and ability to perform clinical teaching
• Ability to effectively develop and promote practice
• Strong collaborative nature
• Willingness and ability to actively participate in health plan contracts
• Ability to remain credentialed by the health plans and ensure credentialing materials stay current
• Experience precepting advanced practice students.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

4. A copy of all current licenses and certifications (WHNP, RN, APN, RxN, DEA, CPR/BLS, etc.)

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: College of Nursing Human Resources at CON.HR@ucdenver.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by November 21, 2024 Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

• $85,441 - $95,613 annually at Instructor of Clinical Practice/WHNP at 0.9 FTE
• $86,295 - $96,569 annually at Sr. Instructor of Clinical Practice/WHNP at 0.9 FTE
• $87,149 - $97,524 annually at Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice/WHNP at 0.9 FTE

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.