"Inpatient Lung Transplant Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant"

Inpatient Lung Transplant Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: Department of Surgery, Division of Transplant Surgery

Job Title: Inpatient Lung Transplant Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Position #: 00843502 - Requisition #:38556

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Hospital is seeking a dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our inpatient lung transplant team. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to care for lung transplant patients both during their initial hospitalization and throughout their lifetime when they require readmission. As part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, the APP will work alongside transplant pulmonologists, surgeons, pharmacists, social workers, and dietitians to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care. This role requires care of medically complex patients, post-surgical patients, and critically ill patients. This position focuses on supporting patients through their recovery and ongoing care, making a meaningful impact on their health and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive Patient Management: Provide direct inpatient care for lung transplant patients, including pre-transplant evaluation, perioperative management, and post-transplant care.
• Rounding & Collaboration: Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds, develop treatment plans, and implement evidence-based interventions.
• ICU Consults: Evaluate and manage transplant patients in the ICU in collaboration with the critical care teams.
• Clinical Decision-Making: Interpret diagnostic tests, adjust immunosuppressive therapies, and manage transplant-related complications under the guidance of transplant pulmonologists.
• Patient & Family Education: Counsel patients and their families on post-transplant expectations, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
• Documentation & Communication: Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (Epic), communicate effectively with consulting teams, and provide thorough handoffs.
• Process Improvement & Education: Participate in quality improvement initiatives, protocol development, and provide education to nursing staff and trainees.

Work Location:
Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

Our lung transplant team is committed to providing exceptional patient care through innovation and collaboration. We support patients from their initial hospitalization through lifelong follow-up, while also managing a range of complex medical cases. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, continuous learning, and advancing transplant medicine, we offer opportunities for growth and meaningful impact. Our focus on patient care, education, and research drives innovative discoveries and promotes quality care and safety for our patients.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Master's and/or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• National board certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP, AGACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C)
• Active and unrestricted license to practice in Colorado (or eligibility to obtain)
• DEA license or eligibility to obtain
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Minimum of one year of experience in transplant.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in solid organ transplant, pulmonary medicine, hospital medicine, or critical care
• Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and teamwork 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
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: Jody Robertson - jody.robertson@cuanschutz.edu.

Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by December 23, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
$112,528 to $137,634