Working ORP Retiree/Adjoint Senior Instructor

About the role

The Department of Pediatrics, Sie Center for Down Syndrome at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is seeking a part-time hourly Nurse Practitioner faculty member to support clinical research activities within the Sie Center for Down Syndrome. The Sie Center is part of the Neuroscience Institute at Children's Hospital Colorado, which also includes Child Neurology, Developmental Pediatrics, and Neurosurgery. The Sie Center serves individuals with Down syndrome across the lifespan from Colorado, the surrounding region, and beyond. The Nurse Practitioner will contribute to ongoing clinical and translational research efforts focused on improving the health and well-being of individuals with Down syndrome. Work location: Onsite in Aurora, Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Supporting participant recruitment and enrollment
• Conducting research-related assessments
• Assisting with study visits
• Collecting clinical data
• Coordinating with investigators and research staff
• Contributing clinical expertise to research protocols
• Collaborating closely with physicians, psychologists, research coordinators, and other interdisciplinary team members to advance innovative research initiatives related to Down syndrome
• Supporting the academic mission of the program through participation in research, scholarly activity, and dissemination of findings as appropriate

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Active Colorado Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licensure, or eligibility for licensure in Colorado
  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
  • National certification as a Nurse Practitioner
  • Experience working with pediatric populations and/or individuals with developmental disabilities
  • Ability to comply with hospital, university, and research regulatory requirements
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous clinical or research experience involving individuals with Down syndrome
  • Prior experience working within the Sie Center for Down Syndrome or similar specialty programs
  • Experience supporting clinical