NP) Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Instructor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•$112,385 - $146,804•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Pediatric Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is hiring a full-time faculty member at the rank of Instructor as a Pediatric General Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant nocturnist. Under the direction of full-time faculty or a designee, the role provides inpatient and outpatient medical care at Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO). The provider is expected to deliver independent clinical services across Pediatric General Surgery, including the Trauma Acute Care Surgery (TACS) Service and Pediatric Specialty Service (PSS), and rotate through the outpatient surgery clinic. The position is onsite in Aurora, Colorado. The schedule may include shifts of up to 13 hours and consists exclusively of evening and night shifts, including some weekend nights. Holiday coverage is not required. The role’s primary responsibilities are inpatient care, with some outpatient clinic coverage.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a master’s degree in nursing and/or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant with prescriptive privileges; candidates with a Nurse Practitioner degree must have acute care certification.
Meet and maintain the specific requirements of the Nursing Credential Review Board for Nurse Practitioners or the Medical Review Board for Physician Assistants.
Current ATLS certification or successful completion within three months of hire.
Current BLS certification prior to hire and PALS certification at the time of hire or within six months of hire.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting effectively with a diverse professional and patient population.
Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures for administering patient care.
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care.
Skill in applying and modifying medical and surgical principles, methods, and techniques to provide ongoing patient care.
Skill in taking medical histories, assessing medical conditions, and interpreting findings.
Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients and their families, medical staff, residents, fellows, medical students, and the public.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly as an integral member of a team.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in general surgery, trauma, critical care, and pediatrics.

Responsibilities

Provide independent clinical services for Pediatric General Surgery, including the Trauma Acute Care Surgery Service and Pediatric Specialty Service.
Rotate through the outpatient surgery clinic at Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Provide inpatient care, including rounding, writing orders and progress notes, consultations, discharges, patient assessments, patient education, care coordination, disease management, and minor procedures.
Care for patients in the pediatric intensive care unit, acute care areas, and outpatient clinics.
Collaborate closely with pediatric general surgeons, subspecialty surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, intensivists, residents and fellows, and hospital staff.
Interact professionally with referring physicians and staff, emergency medical personnel, and primary care providers.