Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (PA/NP/APRN) Pediatrics | Section of Cardiology -- Instructor Clinical Practice

Job Summary:

Pediatric Cardiology Instructor of Clinical Practice position (full-time, 100% appointment) within the Department of Pediatrics, Section of Cardiology.

Key Responsibilities:

· APP coverage of all Heart Transplant patients, both inpatient and outpatient. Patient care responsibilities conducted in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

· Exercise independent decision-making related to clinical management of patient population, as well as provide comprehensive case management for a group of primary patients.

· Exercise leadership in managing plan of care including current and ongoing needs for patients in all phases of heart transplant process.

· Assume on-call responsibilities (during work hours and off work hours) for heart transplant team.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

As the largest pediatric heart program in the region, we have performed more than 700 heart surgeries and about 1,200 heart catheterization every year since 2017. Our highly specialized pediatric heart surgeons and interventional cardiologists take on the most complex congenital heart defects (CHDs) and childhood heart conditions and achieve some of the best results in the nation. The Society of Thoracic Surgery requires a hospital to perform at least 250 heart surgeries per year to be considered a high-volume center. By far exceeding this, we gain more experience, which leads to better outcomes. The Heart Institute has 80 plus faculty members and continues to grow annually.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: 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

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

· Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Masters’ degree or higher, appropriate to the program

· Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Certified

· Acute Care Certification (NP only)

· Current Advanced Provider Colorado License

· Current Certifications in Basic Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support

· Minimum 3 Years’ Experience in Pediatric Healthcare

· Prescriptive authority or eligible for certification.

Condition of Employment:

· Must successfully pass a drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado

· Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check

*For questions regarding Children’s Hospital drug testing requirements, please contact Children’s Human Resources at 720-777-8598. Some positions may require testing if access to Children’s Hospital or their systems is needed at any time during employment with the University. If drug testing is required, it will be listed in the job posting.

Preferred Qualifications:

● Experience in Pediatric Cardiac Care, Pediatric Heart Transplantation, and/or Pediatric Critical Care

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Team player

· Ability to multitask

· Critical thinking skills

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume