NP) Department of Surgery, Division 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 (0.7–1.0 FTE) Pediatric General Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at the rank of Instructor. This is a daytime weekend faculty position providing inpatient and outpatient medical care at Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO), under the direction of full-time faculty or a designee. 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). The schedule may include shifts of up to 13 hours, with at least 75% of shifts worked on weekend days (Saturday and Sunday). 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 role is primarily inpatient and includes care in the pediatric intensive care unit and acute care areas, as well as outpatient clinics. The position requires collaboration with pediatric general and subspecialty surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, intensivists, residents and fellows, hospital staff, referring physicians, emergency medical personnel, and primary care providers. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. The position is onsite in Aurora, Colorado.

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; Nurse Practitioner candidates must have acute care certification.
Meet and maintain the specific requirements of the Nursing Credential Review Board (for Nurse Practitioners) or 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 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.
Ability to take medical histories, assess medical conditions, and interpret findings.
Ability to prepare and maintain records, write reports, and respond to correspondence.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, 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 team member.
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 in all areas of Pediatric General Surgery, including the Trauma Acute Care Surgery Service and Pediatric Specialty Service.
Provide inpatient and outpatient medical care at Children’s Hospital Colorado under the direction of full-time faculty or a designee.
Perform inpatient duties including rounding, writing orders and progress notes, consultations, discharges, patient assessments, patient education, care coordination, disease management, and minor procedures.
Provide care to 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, fellows, and hospital staff.
Interact professionally with referring physicians and staff, emergency medical personnel, and primary care providers.
Work a schedule that may include shifts of up to 13 hours, with at least 75% of shifts on weekend days; an additional weekday may be offered to reach 1.0 FTE.