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Consultation-Liaison Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

University of Colorado

Aurora, CO

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$122,000–$137,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Advertising Agencies, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Background Investigation, Behavioral Health, C Programming Language, Clinical Facilities, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Training, College Level Faculty, Communication Skills, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Disease Prevention and Control, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Health Education, Healthcare, Hospital, Identify Issues, Maintain Compliance, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Nursing Management, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Performance Management, Physician Assistant, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Quality Management, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulations, Social Work, Surveillance, Team Player, The Joint Commission (TJC), Training/Teaching, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Vaccination, Viruses, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Aurora, CO
POSTED
30+ days ago
Consultation-Liaison Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)


Description


University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus


Department: Psychiatry


Job Title: Consultation-Liaison Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)


Rank: Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant Professor


Position #00840181 - Requisition #38599


Job Summary:


Key Responsibilities


+ Perform and supervise psychiatric consultations/evaluations in inpatient medical settings and offers psychiatric recommendations to the consulting teams.

+ Participate in performance improvement activities; quality improvement and patient safety activities; assist in maintaining compliance with JCAHO accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards including the code of conduct.

+ Actively contributes to academic advancement of his/her/their discipline and maintains eligibility for SOM faculty appointment.

+ Help with trainee education in both clinical and didactic settings.

+ Participate in cross-covering/vacation coverage of other CL nurse practitioners.

+ Cover the CL service in a 7-on/7-off schedule (Monday - Sunday)

+ Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and coordinate with partnering services in the clinical care and disposition planning of patients on inpatient medical services.


Work Location:


Onsite -


Supervision Received


+ This faculty position will report to the UCHA CL Psychiatry Medical Director and the Department of Psychiatry's Adult Psychiatry Division Director


FTE:


Why Join Us:


Why work for the University?


+ 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


Qualifications:


Minimum Qualifications:


Instructor:


+ 1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.

+ Board Certification with American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants (NCCPA)

+ Active and unrestricted license as an APRN/ RXN or PAc in Colorado or eligibility for Colorado licensure.

+ Meets and maintains specific requirements of the Nursing Credential Review Board (Nurse Practitioner) and the Medical Review Board (Physician Assistant).

+ Masters of Science in the required field (MSN or MPAS)


Sr. Instructor:


+ 1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.

+ Board Certification with American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants (NCCPA)

+ Active and unrestricted license as an APRN/ RXN or PA-C in Colorado or eligibility for Colorado licensure.

+ Meets and maintains specific requirements of the Nursing Credential Review Board (Nurse Practitioner) and the Medical Review Board (Physician Assistant).

+ Masters of Science in the required field (MSN or MPAS)


Assistant Professor:


+ 1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.

+ Board Certification with American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants (NCCPA)

+ Active and unrestricted license as an APRN/ RXN or PA-C, as well as DEA-eligibility Colorado or eligibility for Colorado licensure.

+ Meets and maintains specific requirements of the Nursing Credential Review Board (Nurse Practitioner) and the Medical Review Board (Physician Assistant).

+ Doctorate in Nursing or medical science. Master's degree and equivalent experience may be substituted.


Preferred Qualifications:


+ Experience in consultation-liaison and/or emergency psychiatry

+ Ability to interpret age specific developmental, physiologic, and unique care needs by assessment and by observation of care delivery.

+ Experience in making psychiatric diagnoses and managing psychiatric disorders.

+ Experience working effectively on a psychiatric behavioral health team.

+ Active before start date to practice as a NP in the State of Colorado.

+ Active and current license to practice as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the State of Colorado or eligibility for Colorado licensure.

+ Certificate of completion from a nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


+ Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

+ Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentations to community audiences.

+ Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and maintain a well-organized work environment.

+ Demonstrates culturally accountable mental health practices and values.

+ Has knowledge and applies understanding of cultural differences.


Track:


How to Apply:


Screening of Applications Begins:


01/30/2025


Anticipated Pay Range:


HIRING RANGE:


Instructor:


Senior Instructor:


Assistant Professor:


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:


ADA Statement:


Background Check Statement:


Vaccination Statement:


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Consultation-Liaison Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - 38599 Faculty

The Department of Psychiatry Adult Division NP/PA will provide 7-on/7-off clinical coverage of services at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, CO on the inpatient consultation-liaison (CL) psychiatry service. The inpatient CL position involves in-person work providing psychiatric consultation and management for patients currently admitted to the University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus and may involve supervision of nurse practitioner/physician's assistant students, as well as psychology, and social work trainees. :


this role is expected to work onsite at our Aurora, CO campus. The current distribution of effort is 1.0 FTE which includes Clinical and Administrative time. Clinical time includes direct patient care. Administrative time includes but is not limited to coordination of care, educational activities, scholarly work, and supervision of trainees.


CU Department of Psychiatry sets the standard for education and training of leaders in psychiatry and mental health care, conducts ground-breaking research that aims to eradicate suffering due to psychiatric and substance use disorders, provides ready access to state of-the-art mental health preventions and interventions across the continuum of care, and collaborates with the community and other key stakeholders to promote well-being among all Coloradans. We accomplish this vision in a manner that respects, values and advocates for the dignity and worth of each individual and family. We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6828351&targetURL=https://advantage.cu.edu/) .


Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate's demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of their professional impact. This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor, Senior Instructor, or Assistant Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below: Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates at the Assistant Professor level or higher will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Offices for the Faculty Experience (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6828351&targetURL=https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/faculty/facultyaffairs/faculty-tracks-and-ranks#ac-view-available-ranks-in-the-research-professor-track-0) Ranks of Instructor and Senior Instructor will be on the TTE track and given an opportunity to switch tracks, if needed, at a later time.


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 position2. Curriculum vitae / Resume3. 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 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6828351&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) . Questions should be directed to: Samantha Martin, samantha.2.martin@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6828351&targetURL=samantha.2.martin@cuanschutz.edu)


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


The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $122,000 to $137,000$122,000 to $137,000 $122,000 to $137,000 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 is not eligible 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 plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6828351&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/node/153125)


The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.


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@ucdenver.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6828351&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu) .


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.


CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6828351&targetURL=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-combined-schedule.pdf) . 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 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6828351&targetURL=https://research.cuanschutz.edu/ehs/home/divisions/occupational-health/oh-enrollment) . Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References : Faculty : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 21308 - SOM-PSYCH-UCH-GEN OP : Full-time : Jan 5, 2026 : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Samantha Martin Posting Contact Email: samantha.2.martin@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6828351&targetURL=samantha.2.martin@cuanschutz.edu) Position Number: 00840181jeid-12c92b3fcdf5714e9aef9b84e08cba19
The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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