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

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

41d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time (100% appointment) Pediatric Cardiology Instructor of Clinical Practice position within the Department of Pediatrics, Section of Cardiology. The role involves providing APP coverage for all Heart Transplant patients, both inpatient and outpatient. Responsibilities include exercising independent decision-making for clinical management, providing comprehensive case management for primary patients, and leading the plan of care for patients throughout the heart transplant process. The position also includes 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
• Experience in Pediatric Heart Transplantation
• Experience in 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, as well as 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
• Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% 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