NP) Department of Surgery, Division Pediatric Surgery, Instructor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Pediatric Surgery in the University of Colorado School of Medicine’s Department of Surgery is hiring a full-time (0.7–1.0 FTE) Pediatric General Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at the rank of Instructor. Under the direction of full-time faculty or a designee, the APP provides inpatient and outpatient medical care at Children’s Hospital Colorado. The role includes independent clinical services across Pediatric General Surgery, including the Trauma Acute Care Surgery (TACS) Service and Pediatric Specialty Service (PSS), and care in the pediatric intensive care unit, acute care areas, and outpatient clinics. The position is onsite in Aurora, Colorado. The schedule is daytime and primarily weekend-based, with at least 75% of shifts worked on Saturday and Sunday. Shifts may be up to 13 hours. Weekend evening or night shifts are optional, and an additional weekday may be offered to reach 1.0 FTE. Evening, night, and holiday coverage are not required. The University offers medical, dental, disability, life, and vision coverage; retirement contributions; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; tuition benefits; and a reduced-rate ECO Pass for regional transit. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless classified as non-exempt. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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 before hire and PALS certification at the time of hire or within six months of hire.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting 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.
Ability to apply and modify 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.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and family members, 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.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide inpatient and outpatient medical care at Children’s Hospital Colorado under the direction of full-time faculty or a designee.
Provide independent clinical services for Pediatric General Surgery, including the Trauma Acute Care Surgery Service and Pediatric Specialty Service.
Perform primarily inpatient duties, including rounding, writing orders and progress notes, consultations, discharges, patient assessments, patient education, care coordination, disease management, and minor procedures.
Provide care 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.