APRN) - Pediatric Abdominal Transplant - Open Rank

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•$112,385 - $146,804•Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Abdominal Transplant Advanced Practice Provider serves as a liaison among the Transplant Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, and Hospitalist teams—including Pink, Nephrology, Hepatology, and ICU—to coordinate care for pediatric liver and kidney transplant patients. The position is designated as 1.0 clinical FTE and includes inpatient and ambulatory work onsite in Aurora, Colorado. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with 8–10-hour shifts determined by the medical director based on patient volumes and needs, not to exceed 40 hours per week. The provider supports pediatric abdominal transplant care across preoperative, operative, postoperative, and outpatient settings. Duties include preoperative consultations, assisting with scheduled daytime surgeries, participating in ICU and floor rounds, coordinating acute postoperative care, performing minor procedures as needed, and participating in outpatient visits and patient-family follow-up communications. This is an open-rank appointment at Instructor or Senior Instructor, with rank determined by demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical work, research, and/or service. The University offers medical, dental, disability, life, and vision coverage; retirement contributions; paid leave; tuition benefits; and a reduced-rate transit pass. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless classified as non-exempt.

Requirements

Proper education and licensing/certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Eligibility for certification with independent prescriptive authority.
For appointment as Senior Instructor, must currently hold the title of Senior Instructor within the Division of Pediatric Surgery.

Nice To Haves

Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting effectively with diverse professional and patient populations.
Knowledge of professional medical and surgical practice sufficient to provide and evaluate patient care in pediatric transplant surgery.
Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures for administering patient care.
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions for establishing a safe work environment.
Skill applying and modifying medical and surgical principles, methods, and techniques to provide ongoing patient care.
Skill taking medical histories, assessing medical conditions, and interpreting findings.
Skill preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
Skill developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients and family members, medical staff, residents, fellows, medical students, and the public.
Ability to maintain quality-control standards.
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.

Responsibilities

Serve as liaison among the Transplant Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, and Hospitalist teams to coordinate care for pediatric liver and kidney transplant patients.
Conduct preoperative consultations, obtain histories and physicals, assist with orders, and obtain surgical consents.
First assist with regularly scheduled daytime cases.
Participate in rounds in the ICU and on the floor.
Coordinate care with medical teams during the acute postoperative period.
Perform minor procedures on the floor as needed, including drain removal, line repairs, gastrostomy tube replacements, and suturing.
Participate in preoperative and postoperative visits in the outpatient setting at the MDC.
Assist with family phone calls and telehealth related to surgical questions and follow-up.