"Instructor CICU APP"

Instructor CICU APP

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Pediatrics - Cardiology

Job Title: Instructor - CICU APP

Position #: 00765086 - Requisition #: 34910

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:

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

Why Join Us:

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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 2 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 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 10/30/2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

HIRING RANGE: $115,000 - $131,000