Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (PA/NP/APRN) Department of Surgery, Division of Urology - Instructor

Job Summary:

The Department of Surgery, Division of Urology is seeking applicants for a full-time (1.0) FTE Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) at the rank of Instructor to carry out duties related to patient care on the Urology Service. These duties include outpatient assessment, patient education, care coordination and disease management as well as the provision of urologic consultation to other services. Close collaboration with the surgeons, faculty across sites may be necessary. This position will serve as an integral part of the Urology South Denver team providing care to a general patient population while on the Urology Service and during all transitions of care.

This position will primarily serve outpatient population but will be expected to serve the Urology inpatient population as needed.

This position will be based at the University of Colorado - Highlands Ranch Medical Center.

Key Responsibilities:

Specific duties and responsibilities of the APP may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Evaluate and manage patients who are candidates for Urology care and/or surgery. This includes obtaining a thorough history and performing an appropriate physical examination and ordering appropriate testing as well as management of patients with post-operative complications. Monitoring overall care and providing education about the risks and benefits of the surgical procedures is also expected.
• See and evaluate patients in an outpatient setting, provide documentation, an assessment and care plan for outpatient.
• Evaluate and manage patients with urgent or emergent complaints in conjunction with the primary surgery.
• These duties will include outpatient such as patient assessment, patient education, care coordination and disease management.
• Triage patient telephone calls and emails and provide consultation.
• Provide monitoring and continuity of care for patients between physician visits.
• Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
• Support and uphold established organizational policies, procedures, objective related to quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control.
• Provide urologic outpatient and inpatient consultation in collaboration with faculty member and residents.
• Participates in performance improvement activities; quality improvement and patient safety activities; assists in maintaining compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards including the code of conduct.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

We are driven to improve every life at the Department of Surgery with our commitment to innovative surgical care, curing through discovery, enlightening tomorrow’s leaders, and daring to be exceptional. Our focus on patient care, education, and research will lead to innovative discoveries and promote quality care and safety for our patients.

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 (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/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 the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Masters degree in Nursing required, or a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant school.
• Current license to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse/ Physician Assistant with prescriptive privileges.
• Meets and maintains the requirements of the Nursing Credential Review Board for the Advanced Practice Nurse/ Physician Assistant.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year prior experience in surgical subspecialty or outpatient care.
• Previous experience in urologic clinical setting.
• Demonstrated skill in outpatient surgical care.
• One year experience as an APP

Conditions of Employment:

· Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

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

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

Questions should be directed to: Jacky Bonds, Jacky.bonds@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by November 12, 2026.