Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (PA/NP) Pediatrics - Cardiology - CICU Instructor

Job Summary:

Provides/coordinates clinical practice for patients admitted to the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and Cardiac Progressive Care Unit service, 24 hours a day, through the collaborative practice agreement and under the supervision of the on-call attending physician who is either on site or available by pager or phone.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides evidence-based clinical care to pediatric patients in the CICU/CPCU
• Supports IRB approved clinical research/trials through a variety of activities including but not limited to: obtaining consent, ordering diagnostic tests, recording laboratory and diagnostic results, administering therapeutic interventions, and reporting patient outcomes including toxicities or adverse events.
• Communicates with the family regarding the changing health care needs of their child

Work Location:

Why Join Us:

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

This Section within the Department of Pediatrics provides patient management and coordination for the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and Cardiac Progressive Care Unit. The Advanced Practice Provider will join a multidisciplinary team to provide care for the hospitalized cardiac patient from admission to discharge. The position is 1.0 FTE and includes Day/Evening/Night rotation as well as weekends and holidays. A salary incentive is possible for those staffing greater than 75% nights or weekends.

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.

Physician Assistant:
• Graduate of an accredited APAP program
• BLS and PALS certification
• Certification from the NCCPA.

OR

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner:
• Graduate of an accredited BSN program.
• APN licensure and a master’s from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• BLS and PALS certification
• Pediatric Nursing Certification Board certificate or other comparable certification.
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification.
• Ability to obtain Prescriptive Authority in the State of Colorado. Will need to qualify for and obtain prescriptive authority within one year of beginning position.

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:

● Two years in a pediatric hospital

● Experience in a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and Cardiac Progressive Care Unit.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

● Good communication skills

● Flexible

● Compassion for children and their families

● Ability to multi-task

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

3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Nicole Aviles, Nicole.Aviles@childrenscolorado.org

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by November 15th, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

$115,000 to $135,000