Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Anschutz Department of Cardiology is seeking a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join the Section of Advanced Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support, and Cardiac Transplantation in Aurora, Colorado. The program provides advanced cardiac therapies and performs more than 60 heart transplants annually. This onsite position provides inpatient assessment and management for adult and adolescent patients in collaboration with board-certified Advanced Heart Failure and Transplantation cardiologists. The clinician provides direct care for patients with advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and/or cardiac transplantation; coordinates inpatient care and transitions between inpatient and outpatient settings; and works collaboratively with the broader care team. The position also includes participation in education, faculty meetings, transplant listing conferences, protocol and educational material development, presentations, and clinical research. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The position may be seeking multiple candidates and will remain open until filled.

Requirements

State of Colorado Certified Physician's Assistant or inclusion on the State of Colorado Advanced Practice Registry as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
National board certification.
CPR/ACLS certification.
Prescriptive authority.
Self-directed and detail-oriented.
Collaborative and able to work well within a team.
Adaptable in a high-intensity work environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Flexible in adapting to the changing nature of the position.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Inpatient cardiology and/or critical care experience; the employer may consider training a new graduate with previous ICU/cardiac experience or exceptional qualifications.
Experience with the advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and transplant patient population.

Responsibilities

Obtain detailed patient histories and perform physical examinations; assess and treat acute and chronic medical problems and provide direct care to patients with advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and/or cardiac transplantation.
Coordinate patient-care activities with advanced practice providers, residents, fellows, cardiologists, and support staff.
Ensure smooth transitions of care between inpatient and outpatient settings.
Coordinate daily inpatient care, including interactions with consulting services.
Support timely hospital discharges and complete discharge summaries.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with care-team members, including consulting services.
Perform emergency lifesaving procedures in cases such as cardiac or respiratory arrest.
Participate in educational programs, review current literature, and attend meetings and workshops to support professional growth and development.
Participate in weekly Transplant Listing conferences, including presenting patients and facilitating advanced therapies evaluations.
Participate in Section and Department faculty meetings.
Help develop written educational materials and treatment protocols for specific conditions and postoperative care.
Assist with preparing and delivering PowerPoint and poster presentations for educational purposes at institutional, local, and national meetings, when appropriate.
Participate in clinical research and potentially assist with preparing manuscripts for publication.