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About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program
• Active Colorado NP or PA license or ability to apply
• Current DEA or ability to apply
• Current PALS Certification

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience as nurse practitioner or physician assistant in pediatrics or an acute care setting.
• Use of electronic medical record (EPIC)
• Teaching of medical learners
• Initial interpretation of plain radiographs
• Laceration repair
• Minor Incision and drainage
• Nerve blocks
• Foreign body removal
• Reduction of minor digit fractures of joint dislocations
• Acute respiratory care
• ECG interpretation
• Medical Screening Exams
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, acute care environment for 8-10 hours at a time
• Ability to handle stressful situation with professional composure
• Promote teamwork amongst providers, nurses, techs, learners and other colleagues
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and skill in customer service delivery

Responsibilities

• Maintain Colorado State certifications based on requirements of a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant.
• Clinical Faculty in the Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) Network of Care (NOC) and Emergency Department provide medical care to acutely ill and injured infants, children, and adolescents; perform history and physical examinations; and define and execute appropriate workup that leads to diagnosis, treatment, and disposition.
• Clinical coverage includes days, evenings and weekend shifts based on CFTE. Clinical hours will also include major and minor holidays allocated proportionately.
• Expected attendance at section meetings: At least a 75% of the monthly Section meetings, 75% of quarterly APP Meetings, 50% of the monthly CME and M&M meetings
• Maintain skills in urgent/emergent care of children by completing the following: Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification, Scheduled Acute Care Education sessions, Participation in 1 high fidelity code simulation per academic year, Other technical seminars as deemed mandatory by the section and/or practice site in conjunction with input from the Medical Director

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service