Inpatient Lung Transplant Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Hospital is seeking a dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our inpatient lung transplant team. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to care for lung transplant patients both during their initial hospitalization and throughout their lifetime when they require readmission. As part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, the APP will work alongside transplant pulmonologists, surgeons, pharmacists, social workers, and dietitians to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care. This role requires care of medically complex patients, post-surgical patients, and critically ill patients. This position focuses on supporting patients through their recovery and ongoing care, making a meaningful impact on their health and quality of life.

Requirements

Master’s and/or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
National board certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP, AGACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Active and unrestricted license to practice in Colorado (or eligibility to obtain)
DEA license or eligibility to obtain
BLS and ACLS certification
Minimum of one year of experience in transplant.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in solid organ transplant, pulmonary medicine, hospital medicine, or critical care
Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

Comprehensive Patient Management: Provide direct inpatient care for lung transplant patients, including pre-transplant evaluation, perioperative management, and post-transplant care.
Rounding & Collaboration: Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds, develop treatment plans, and implement evidence-based interventions.
ICU Consults: Evaluate and manage transplant patients in the ICU in collaboration with the critical care teams.
Clinical Decision-Making: Interpret diagnostic tests, adjust immunosuppressive therapies, and manage transplant-related complications under the guidance of transplant pulmonologists.
Patient & Family Education: Counsel patients and their families on post-transplant expectations, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
Documentation & Communication: Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (Epic), communicate effectively with consulting teams, and provide thorough handoffs.
Process Improvement & Education: Participate in quality improvement initiatives, protocol development, and provide education to nursing staff and trainees.