Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (PA/NP/APRN) Pediatrics | Section of Cardiology -- Instructor Clinical Practice

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

42d • $111,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Pediatric Cardiology Instructor of Clinical Practice position (full-time, 100%25 appointment) within the Department of Pediatrics, Section of Cardiology. This role involves APP coverage of all Heart Transplant patients, both inpatient and outpatient, requiring independent decision-making for clinical management and comprehensive case management. The position also includes leadership in managing the plan of care for patients throughout the heart transplant process and assuming on-call responsibilities for the heart transplant team.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Masters’ degree or higher, appropriate to the program
• Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Certified
• Acute Care Certification (NP only)
• Current Advanced Provider Colorado License
• Current Certifications in Basic Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• Minimum 3 Years’ Experience in Pediatric Healthcare
• Prescriptive authority or eligible for 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

• Experience in Pediatric Cardiac Care, Pediatric Heart Transplantation, and/or Pediatric Critical Care
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

• APP coverage of all Heart Transplant patients, both inpatient and outpatient.
• Patient care responsibilities conducted in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Exercise independent decision-making related to clinical management of patient population.
• Provide comprehensive case management for a group of primary patients.
• Exercise leadership in managing plan of care including current and ongoing needs for patients in all phases of heart transplant process.
• Assume on-call responsibilities (during work hours and off work hours) for heart transplant team.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level