PRN Nurse Practitioner

Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement. At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs offers stunning landscapes and a vibrant community that values outdoor adventure, history, arts, and a thriving tech scene.

Pay

$43.94 - $56.69 hourly. This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Benefits at a Glance

• Generous Time Off: 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
• Robust Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical plans covering preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits: Health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, and retirement options.
• Further Your Education: Twelve (12) waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus.
• Wellness & More: Wellness programs and additional benefits through CU Advantage.

Summary

Responsible for providing health care to patients of the UCCS Wellness Center as directed by nurse practitioner scope of practice and clinic protocols. Assists medical director and executive director with other duties as assigned. Works in a student-based Wellness Center treating patients from a variety of age groups with diverse health needs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats a wide variety of adolescent/adult patients with diverse health care needs.
• Completes histories, thorough assessments, and physical examinations with appropriate documentation in medical records.
• Differentiates patient care situations requiring acute and non-acute action and responds accordingly.
• Triages walk-in urgent health care situations and coordinates with emergency medical responders for safe transport to local emergency rooms if necessary.
• Documents exam findings effectively and in a timely manner.
• Refers patients requiring care beyond the Nurse Practitioner’s scope to the Medical Director or other appropriate provider.
• Works with medical assistant to contact patients requiring follow-up care and documents accordingly.
• Collaborates with campus constituents including staff in Residence Life and Housing, Public Safety, Recreation, Intercollegiate Athletics, Student Life and Leadership, Office of Institutional Equity, Disability Services, and the Office of the Deans of Students.
• Works collaboratively with employees in the Wellness Center.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in nursing is required.
• Specialty certification as an Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner from a national certification agency is required.
• Current Colorado licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse prior to start date.
• Prescriptive authority or provisional authority is required prior to start date.
• Experience working with college-aged populations is highly desirable.
• Experience as a Nurse Practitioner is preferred.

Work Location: On-Site