Description
University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hospital Medicine

Instructor –  Advanced Practice Provider

Position #00795901 – Requisition #25599

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

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2

Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus

Exemptions vary by campus location/department.

Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:

Anschutz Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.Consolidated/Central Services Administration – Will follow Anschutz policy on exemptions.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hospital Medicine has an opening for four full-time Instructor –  Advanced Practice Provider positions. 

Nature of Work:

Full time position in the Section of Pediatric Hospital Medicine. This position will primarily have responsibility at Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO) South Medical Campus. Some clinical time may also be in the Children’s Hospital of Colorado Network of Care. This position will be primarily nocturnist shift coverage. This position also includes weekend and holiday obligations.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

Position Emphasis:

• Care for pediatric patients of all age ranges, developmental, nutritional and physiological status in the inpatient setting. 
• The APP works independently within the multidisciplinary team to provide quality inpatient care and disease management for a variety of pediatric inpatient conditions of varying acuity and complexity from admission through discharge, including coordination of discharge planning with case managers, social work, nurses, and other medical personnel.
• History and physical examinations and determination of treatment plans.
• Monitoring of illness progression and escalation of care for decompensating patients.
• LP procedural skills and privilege maintenance (initial procedural privileging can be obtained upon employment if not already privileged).
• Participates in multi-disciplinary care including team meetings and patient care conferences. 
• Attendance and participation at monthly staff meetings required.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be responsible for travel expenses related to the interview process and any relocation expenses, if applicable.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this position has been established at $98,000 to $138,000.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

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.

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.

 Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Diversity and Equity:

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.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver | 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.

Qualifications
 

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Physician Assistant:

• Graduation from an APAP approved Physician Assistant Training Program.
• Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Colorado license will be required prior to start date.
• BLS and PALS certification will be required prior to start date.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner:

• Graduate of an accredited BSN program.
• APN licensure and a Masters from an accredited Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program.
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification required.
• BLS and PALS certification will be required prior to start date.
• Pediatric Nursing Certification Board certificate or other comparable certification required.
• 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 be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check.
• Must be willing and able to comply with all onboarding requirements of various community hospitals, Children's Hospital Colorado Network of Care locations, the Main CHCO Campus in Aurora, and the CHCO Campus in Colorado Springs, as needed.
• Colorado license, BLS, and PALS will be required prior to start date. NRP required within 6 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of a variety of common pediatric and adolescent inpatient conditions.
• Superior customer service, communication, organizational and prioritization, problem solving and collaboration skills are necessary. 
• Expertise and training in history and physical examinations and determination of treatment plans necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in pediatrics.
• Current CO state prescriptive authority.
• Pediatric inpatient experience.

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Jul 12, 2022
Unposting Date: Ongoing