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:
I mmediately and continues until position is filled. For best
consideration, apply by November 15
th, 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
The above salary range (
or hiring range ) represents the
University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of
possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not
eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.
The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans
and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator:
http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
Equal Opportunity Statement:
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws
governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to
creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect
and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to
apply, including protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities.
ADA Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants
with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To
request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with
Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA
Coordinator at
hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu
.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to
ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff,
students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct
background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19
virus and other
vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer
in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated
hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be
required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance
policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or
volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain
research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you
must enroll in the
occupational health medical surveillance program .
