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

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

3d•$112,385 - $146,804•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado School of Medicine’s Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, has a full-time faculty position at the Instructor rank for a Pediatric General Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, working as a nocturnist. Under the direction of full-time faculty or a designee, the provider delivers inpatient and outpatient medical care at Children’s Hospital Colorado. The role provides independent clinical services across Pediatric General Surgery, including the Trauma Acute Care Surgery (TACS) Service and Pediatric Specialty Service (PSS), and rotates through the outpatient surgery clinic. The work schedule consists exclusively of evening and night shifts, may include shifts of up to 13 hours, and includes some weekend-night coverage. Holiday coverage is not required. The position is primarily inpatient, with care provided in the pediatric intensive care unit and acute care areas, as well as outpatient clinics. The provider collaborates with pediatric and subspecialty surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, intensivists, residents, fellows, hospital staff, referring providers, emergency medical personnel, and primary care providers. The role is onsite in Aurora, Colorado. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Applications require a letter of interest, a CV or resume, and five professional references. Screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled; for best consideration, apply by November 30, 2026.

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 (Nurse Practitioner) or Medical Review Board (Physician Assistant).
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 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 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.
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 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.
Rotate through the outpatient surgery clinic.
Perform primarily inpatient duties, including rounding, writing orders and progress notes, consultations, discharges, patient assessment, 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 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.