Advanced Practice Provider (APP) / (PA/NP) Department of Surgery, Division Pediatric Surgery, Instructor

Job Summary:

The Division of Pediatric Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine has a full-time (0.7 – 1.0 FTE) faculty position as a daytime weekend position available at the rank of Instructor for a Pediatric General Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA). Under the direction of the full-time faculty or designee, this position provides inpatient and outpatient medical care services at Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO).

The candidate will be expected to provide independent clinical services for all areas of Pediatric General Surgery including the Trauma Acute Care Surgery (TACS) Service and the Pediatric Specialty Service (PSS).

Key Responsibilities:

· The work schedule may include up to 13hr shifts with at least 75% of the shifts worked being weekend day shifts (Saturday and Sunday) with the option to work weekend evenings or nights if desired. The option to work an additional weekday will be offered to reach 1.0 FTE if desired.

· This position will not require evening or night shifts and will not require holiday coverage.

· Primarily inpatient responsibilities such as rounding, writing orders/progress notes, consults, discharge, patient assessment, patient education, care coordination, disease management, and minor procedures

· Close collaboration with pediatric general surgeons, sub-specialty surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, intensivists, residents/fellows, and hospital staff will be necessary

· Professional interaction with referring physicians and staff, emergency medical personnel, and primary care providers is essential. The candidate will provide care to patients in the pediatric intensive care unit, acute care areas, and in the outpatient clinics

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

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.

· Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Master’s degree in Nursing and/or a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.

· Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant with prescriptive privileges (of those candidates with a Nurse Practitioner degree, an acute care certification is required)

· Meets and maintains specific requirements of the Nursing Credential Review Board (Nurse Practitioner) and the Medical Review Board (Physician Assistant).

· Current ATLS or successful completion within three months of hire.

· Current BLS prior to hire and PALS certifications at time of or within six months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience in general surgery, trauma, critical care, and pediatrics preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with a diverse professional and patient population.

· Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care.

· Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.

· Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of medicine and surgery to provide on-going patient care.

· Skill in taking medical history, assessing medical condition and interpreting findings.

· Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.

· Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients and their family members, medical staff, residents, fellows, medical students, and the public.

· Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

· Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.

· Ability to