Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (PA/NP) Pediatrics - Adjoint Instructor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•$80 - $90•Onsite

About The Position

Adjoint Instructors are Clinical Faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine that work at Children's Hospital Colorado – Colorado Springs location in an emergency care setting. They provide medical care to acutely ill and injured infants, children, and adolescents in our 24/7 and afterhours network of Emergency facilities. In this role, they perform history and physical examinations to define and execute appropriate workup that leads to diagnosis, treatment, and disposition. Work in this setting will require technical and procedural skills and provision of procedural sedation and may require pediatric resuscitation and advanced life support. Why Join Us: Colorado Springs is ranked in the top 10 most desirable places to live in the United States by US News and World Report. Outdoor enthusiasts can choose from a wide variety of activities ranging from hiking, biking, fishing, camping, golfing, and skiing. Located at the foot of Pikes Peak, America’s Mountain, this beautiful city can receive over 300 days of sunshine and offers an ideal climate year-round. Additionally, the city has a robust visual and performing arts community. It is home to the US Olympic Training Center and three universities including The Air Force Academy. All three universities have an active athletic department and performing arts. The Colorado Springs metro area has a population over 700,000 with excellent schools and a robust economy. While Colorado Springs has a lot to do, Denver is only 60 miles north – you can enjoy the benefits of both cities! Children’s Hospital Colorado and the University of Colorado’s Department of Pediatrics are ranked in the top 10 “Best Children’s Hospitals” and “Best Pediatric Programs” in Colorado by U.S. News and World Report. The Children’s Hospital in Colorado Springs has the only dedicated pediatric Emergency Department in Southern Colorado serving as a level two pediatric trauma designation with 115 hospital beds (16 PICU, 50 NICU, and 49 medicine/ surgery). We have a growing number of subspecialty services available to provide topnotch pediatric care – both inpatient and outpatient.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program
Active Colorado NP or PA license or ability to apply
Current DEA or ability to apply
Current PALS Certification
Must successfully pass a drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado
Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check

Nice To Haves

Two or more years' experience in pediatric acute care environment
Prior use of EPIC
Advanced understanding of pediatric disease and injuries
Understanding of a familiarity with resources to assist making clinical decisions and diagnosis.
Use of electronic medical record (EPIC)
Teaching of medical learners
Technical skills required (may include the following based on your credentialing with CHCO): Initial interpretation of plain radiographs Laceration repair (including vermillion border and nail bed repair Incision and drainage Nerve blocks Foreign body removal Reduction of minor digit fractures of joint dislocations Lumbar Puncture IV fluid management of electrolyte or endocrine derangements Acute respiratory care
Work efficiently in a fast-paced, acute care environment for 8-12 hours at a time
Ability to handle stressful situations with professional composure
Promote teamwork amongst providers, nurses, techs, learners and other colleagues
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge and skill in customer service delivery
Well organized and efficient
Skill in prioritizing patient and system needs
Knowledge of quality improvement, family centered care, and evidenced-based practice
Work a mix of days, evenings, weekends and possibly overnight shifts

Responsibilities

Provide clinical coverage in a mixed shift model (days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays) for a 24/7 Emergency care network.
Cover clinical shifts at Colorado Springs in pediatric emergency care: o Rotating sick-call (Jeopardy) coverage
Attendance and participation in section wide meetings, Morbidity and Mortality Conference, CME and local site meetings (attendance required and varies by meeting) is recommended.
Maintenance of skills required for provision of high quality, patient centered, safe urgent/emergent care of children.

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