Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant
About The Position
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join the Section of Advanced Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support, and Cardiac Transplantation in the Division of Cardiology. The program provides advanced cardiac therapies and performs more than 60 heart transplants annually. This role provides inpatient assessment and management for adult and adolescent patients in collaboration with board-certified Advanced Heart Failure and Transplantation cardiologists. The position is based onsite in Aurora, Colorado. The successful candidate will deliver direct care for patients with advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and cardiac transplantation; coordinate inpatient care and transitions between inpatient and outpatient settings; and contribute to education, protocols, meetings, and clinical research.
Requirements
- Colorado certification as a Physician Assistant or inclusion on the State of Colorado Advanced Practice Registry as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
- National board certification.
- CPR/ACLS certification.
- Prescriptive authority.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship; work visa sponsorship or employment authorization will not be provided.
- Self-directed and detail-oriented.
- Collaborative and able to work well within a team.
- Adaptable in a high-intensity work environment and flexible in response to the changing nature of the position.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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 advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and transplant patient populations.
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 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.
- Ensure timely hospital discharges and complete discharge summaries.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with all care team members, including consulting services.
- Perform emergency lifesaving procedures in cases such as cardiac arrest or respiratory arrest.
- Support professional growth through educational programs, review of current literature, meetings, and workshops.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical insurance with multiple plan options.
- Dental insurance with multiple plan options.
- Disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Retirement 401(a) plan with an employer contribution of 10% of gross pay.
- Paid time off accruals based on percentage of time.
- 22 vacation days per year, with a maximum accrual of 352 hours.
- 15 sick days per year, with unlimited maximum accrual.
- 11 holiday days per year.
- Tuition benefit available on all University of Colorado campuses.
- Reduced-rate RTD bus and light rail service through the ECO Pass.
- Additional perks and programs through CU Advantage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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