Part Time Adjoint Instructor NP/PA (PRN)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department: Emergency Medicine Job Title: Part Time Adjoint Instructor NP/PA (PRN) Position #00841929: – Requisition #38255: Job Summary: The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will provide clinicalcare in the Emergency Department at the University of ColoradoHospital, as delegated by a person licensed to practice medicine inColorado. Principal activities include patient care in our Super Trackenvironment (continuation of care of ESI 3-4 patients) working in aClinical Decision Unit in the Emergency Department, as well asworking collaboratively with Faculty Attendings on more complicatedpatients in the main zones of the ED. Delegated medical careincludes, but is not limited to, the assessment, treatment and careof patients of all age categories. It is expected the employee willbe competent to interpret age specific developmental, physiologicaland unique care needs by assessment and by observation of caredelivery. Key Responsibilities: Performs histories and physicals on episodic, low acuity patientsin 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, referringfor appropriate care as indicated. Assists in scheduling patients for various clinical appointmentsand procedures. Participates in patient education. Performs or assists physician with direct patient care servicesas needed. Administers medicine and therapeutic agents asdirected. Participates in performance improvement activities; qualityimprovement and patient safety activities; assists in maintainingcompliance with JCAHO accreditation and other internal and externalregulatory 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 beconstrued as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties andskills of personnel so classified. Work Location: Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located inDenver, CO metropolitan area. Why Join Us: The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of ColoradoSchool of Medicine is dedicated to delivering superlative patientcare, providing an environment where training and education thriveand innovation and discovery are fostered. The Department of Emergency Medicine is based at the AnschutzMedical Campus in Aurora Colorado. The campus is a state-of-the-artmedical campus home to the University of Colorado Schools ofMedicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, the Colorado School ofPublic Health; as well as the University of Colorado Hospital andChildren's Hospital Colorado both of which serve as major trainingsites for the Denver Health Residency in Emergency Medicine. Qualifications: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time ofhire. Minimum Qualifications: Active and current license to practice as physician assistant ornurse practitioner in the State of Colorado Certificate of completion from a nurse practitioner or physicianassistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation ofAllied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), or the AccreditationReview Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant(ARC-PA) Certification by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners,National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants orother agency. Current and active certification in basic lifesupport (BLS) and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) Master's degree for physician assistants or nursepractitioners Minimum of one year clinical experience in emergency care orurgent care post-graduation Preferred Qualifications: Two years or more of clinical experience in emergency care orurgent care Preference will be given to applicants with the ability to workas part-time nocturnists, with increased differential payincluded Fluency in Spanish Completion of post-graduate Advanced Practice Providerfellowship/residency in acute care Emergency Medicine is highlyrecommended but not mandatory Current and active certification in advanced trauma life support(ATLS) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: It is expected the employee will be competent to interpret agespecific developmental, physiologic and unique care needs byassessment and by observation of care delivery. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the UnitedStates without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide workvisa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position nowor in the future. Anticipated Pay Range: The starting salary range ( or hiring range ) for thisposition has been established as HIRING RANGE: $90/hr. FTE: 0.25 The above salary range ( or hiring range ) represents theUniversity's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range ofpossible compensation at the time of posting. This position is noteligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plansand retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Total Compensation Calculator: Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employerand complies with all applicable federal, state, and local lawsgoverning nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed tocreating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respectand dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities. ADA Statement: The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicantswith disabilities throughout the employment application process. Torequest an accommodation pursuant to the Americans withDisabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADACoordinator at View email address on click.appcast.io. Background Check Statement: The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated toensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff,students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conductbackground investigations for all prospective employees. Vaccination Statement: CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteerin healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliatedhospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will berequired to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillancepolicies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, orvolunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certainresearch areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, youmust enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.