Colorado State University

Posting Detail Information

Working TitleNurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202402016AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib III

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week32-40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$103,000 – $140,000; The full-time annualized salary will be prorated based upon a 32-40 hours per week work schedule. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

• Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf)

• Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.

• For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) .

• Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) !

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on12/08/2024

Description of Work Unit

Medical Services

The Medical Clinic at the CSU Health Network provides acute and chronic care to CSU students by appointments and on a walk-in basis for urgent concerns. Primary care physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners care for students, with emphasis on preventive care, education, and continuity. The medical staff are supported by a full range of laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, physical therapy, psychiatry, optometry, and nutrition services on site, behavioral health and integrated care with counseling staff enhances the treatment of students with behavioral health concerns. Minor procedures are performed in the clinic. The Medical Clinic provides services between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday-Friday, providing attractive work schedules for staff.

CSU Health Network

The CSU Health Network ( CSUHN ) at Colorado State University provides a full range of cost-effective mental health and primary care medical services on campus, referral for community specialty care, and comprehensive health education and prevention services programming. Services such as physical therapy, dentistry, and optometry are available. The CSU Health Network is active in creating a healthy campus environment to support learning and success. For more information about the CSU Health Network at Colorado State University, seehttps://health.colostate.edu/

Why work at Colorado State University?

CSU was recently ranked first among Colorado-based educational employers and fifth among all in-state employers in Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best Employers by State!”

We are looking to add individuals to our team who have the following characteristics:

• Confidence – they expect success in what they do

• Compassion – they have genuine care and concern for others

• Commitment to Inclusive Excellence – they engage principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all they do, valuing a supportive community where everyone’s contributions are valued, and all voices are heard

• Empowerment – they use their knowledge and skills to adjust, change, and improve daily tasks/work for themselves and others

• Integrity – they are honest, and others trust them

• Responsibility – they take ownership of decisions and actions

Our Investment in You

Colorado State University ( CSU ) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits and well-being package that supports you, your health, and your family.

These CSU resources help with many aspects of your life – financial, physical, emotional, family, workplace wellness. These resources are part of our investment in you.

Employees are benefits eligible when working a minimum of 20 hours per week;benefits outlined below reflect full-time status of 40 hours per week; some benefits would be prorated for part-time status.

• Paid time off to include 24 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays annually

• Attractive evening work schedule that is flexible yet consistent Monday-Friday

• Comprehensive benefits programs and services including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Parental Leave, work/life resources, and more

• Robust Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ) for your overall well-being

• FREE college credit courses (up to 9-semester credits per year) through the Employee Study Privilege program

• Tuition Scholarships up to 50% for eligible family members

• FREE employee growth opportunity through CSU training and development opportunities

• After-school programs and summer camps for kids

• Community Discounts

• FREE MAX transit use with CSU identification

For more detail about these and other Health and Welfare benefits and Commitment to Campus programs, visit our CSU Well-Being Hub athttps://hr.colostate.edu/well-being-hub/and our Benefits programs for Administrative Professional employees:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/.

Retirement Programs

While employees of CSU do not contribute to Social Security, the University and the state of Colorado offer competitive retirement plans. As a condition of employment and required by Colorado law, employees are required to participate in either the University’s Defined Contribution Plan ( DCP ) or the Public Employee’s Retirement Plan ( PERA ) of Colorado. Each plan offers a generous employer match between 10% – 21%. For more information, visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/retirement/.

Top Public Research University

Colorado State University is one of the nation’s top public research universities and an institution on the rise. In the last decade, CSU has:

• Produced record enrollment

• Built on all-time highs in student diversity and student success

• Delivered groundbreaking research driven by a highly productive faculty

• Revitalized campus through a transformational building campaign

• Shaped an unrivaled learning environment where nine of 10 recent graduates say they would choose CSU again and rate their education as excellent

Campus Culture and Principles of Community

Colorado State University has a campus culture that is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover. Our Principles of Community – Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice – reflect our core values and support CSU’s mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University. For more information visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/.

Tobacco and Smoke-Free

Colorado State University is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. For the health of our university community, the use of smoking, vaping or tobacco products is prohibited on CSU grounds or in buildings.

Live in Fort Collins

Fort Collins has been home to CSU since the University’s inception in 1870. It is a vibrant, friendly city of 161,000 tucked against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Northern Colorado, 60 miles from Denver. The strong local economy is noted particularly for a broad range of outdoor activities and a thriving arts and entertainment industry.

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant works independently in the Acute and Primary Care clinics at Colorado State University Health Network’s campus clinic, providing advanced primary healthcare that consists of assessment, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment (including medication management) for acute, chronic, and preventive medical, reproductive and/or psychiatric health issues.

This position forms collaborative relationships with other practitioners including medical, behavioral health, counseling, dental, optometry, psychiatric, physical therapy, and pharmacy providers in a team approach to enhance healthcare delivery for students. The position may provide consultation to other medical and counseling providers.

The Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant works 32-40 hours per week, 12-months per year, between the hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday, and is benefits eligible. The full-time annualized salary will be prorated based upon a 32-40 hours per week work schedule.

The Physician reports directly to the Associate Medical Director.

Required Job Qualifications

Education/License/Certification

• Possession of a Masters level degree as an Advanced Practice Nurse OR Physician Assistant

• National certification as an Adult, Family or Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner OR as a Physician Assistant

• Possession of a current Colorado Nursing License or license as a Physician Assistant, or the ability to obtain by start date

• Possession of a current DEA number for authorization of prescriptive privileges, or the ability to obtain by start date

• If a Nurse Practitioner, possession of Colorado Nurse Practitioner prescriptive Authority, or the ability to obtain by start date

• Current certification in Basic Life Support ( BLS ), or ability to obtain by state date

Experience

• One year working as a Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant in a primary care setting

Preferred Job Qualifications

Certification

• IPLEDGE REMS (Accutane therapy)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of principles and methods of college health, including diagnosis and treatment of physical/mental illnesses related to primary care, acute care, and reproductive health. This includes but is not limited to:

• Care of young adult / college age population.

• Care of chronic primary care medical conditions such as diabetes and thyroid disorder.

• Care of acute medical conditions such as minor injuries (concussions, sprains, fractures, etc) and acute illnesses (bronchitis, ear infections, UTI , skin infections, etc) with the ability to triage acute complaints of potentially severe illnesses.

• A wide range of college-specific primary care needs such as management of gender affirming care, depression, anxiety, ADHD , contraception, STIs, PrEP, etc.

• Knowledge and skills associated with college health related medical procedures, including but not limited to:

• Incision and drainage

• IUD insertion and removal

• Laceration repair

• Nexplanon insertion and removal

• Toenail removals

• Knowledge and experience working with diverse populations, including students with diverse religious/spiritual beliefs; racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; diverse sexual orientations and gender identities

• Excellent listening, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary health care delivery system

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with policies of CSU Health Network, Colorado State University, state, federal and HIPPA requirements

• Commitment to practicing evidence-based medicine

• Ability to analyze policies, programs, and initiatives to make recommendations for quality improvement

• A professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through active planning and persistent effort.

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryPatient Care

Duty/Responsibility

Provides primary and acute care as a certified Advanced Practice Nurse OR Physician Assistant licensed in the State of Colorado. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluates patients by taking a health history

• Performs a physical examination

• Orders and interprets laboratory, imaging or other tests

• Prescribes and monitors medications

• Refers to consultants when appropriate

• Documents in the electronic health record

• Works collaboratively with other providers, nurses, medical assistants, and ancillary services (laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, dental, optometry, and physical therapy) as needed to provide optimal patient care

Percentage Of Time95%

Job Duty CategoryAdministrative/Professional Development

Duty/Responsibility

• Fulfills licensure and certification requirements as required, including continued medical education

• Attends staff meetings to stay current on clinic operations, policies, and protocols, and/or to provide input that may improve clinic flow and patient care

• Participates in chart reviews and quality improvement initiatives to enhance the quality of position processes and programs

• Participates as a member of a committee as interested and/or assigned by supervisor

Percentage Of Time5%

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. Applicants needing assistance to submit application materials may contact Tammy Roehrich at Tammy.Roehrich@colostate.edu.

Complete applications must include:

• Cover letter addressing Required Job Qualifications, Preferred Job Qualifications and Essential Job Duties

• Resume

For full consideration, complete applications must be received by 11:59 pm Mountain Time on Sunday, December 8, 2024.

References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

Note that applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Application materials will be held in confidence by the Search Committee through semi-finalist interviews. Confidentiality of application materials detaches at the point where a candidate accepts participation in a finalist interview. At that time, redacted application materials are shared with campus stakeholders when invited to participate and give feedback to the Search Committee.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Special Requirements/Other - Health Network follows CDC guidelines for Employee Health in a healthcare setting, including proof of vaccinations. Employees must show proof of compliance/willingness to comply by start date.

Search ContactTammy Roehrich, tammy.roehrich@colostate.edu

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have possession of a Master’s level degree as an Advanced Practice Nurse OR Physician Assistant?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a national certification as an Adult, Family or Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner OR as a Physician Assistant?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have possession of a current Colorado Nursing License or license as a Physician Assistant, or the ability to obtain by start date?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a current DEA number for authorization of prescriptive privileges, or ability to obtain by start date?

• Yes

• No

• • If you are a Nurse Practitioner, do you have possession of a Colorado Nurse Practitioner Prescriptive Authority, or the ability to obtain by start date? If you are a Physician Assistant, please answer yes to this question.

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), or ability to obtain by the start date?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have one year working as a Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant in a primary care setting?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents