Job Summary:

The Section of Critical Care within the Department of Pediatrics seeks an advanced practice provider (APP) for the management and coordination of care for patients admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora, CO. APPs are present in the PICU24 hours a day and this position will require a mix of days, evenings and night shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides/coordinates clinical practice for patients admitted to the Pediatric Critical Care service or for whom the Pediatric Critical Care service is consulting, 24 hours a day, through the collaborative practice agreement and under the supervision of the attending physician.
• Provides evidence-based clinical care to pediatric patients in the PICU.
• Gathers pertinent information systematically and skillfully from all sources: history, diagnostic tests, and comprehensive physical examinations, behavioral and developmental assessments.
• Incorporates all assessment findings into a plan to direct patient management
• Round daily on all patients in the PICU based upon a rotating schedule and collaborate with the attending physician, other attending physicians from referral services, and with the healthcare team to assess, diagnose, plan, set priorities and realistic outcomes, and evaluate the effectiveness and cost efficiency of patient care.
• Evaluates patient physiological and behavioral responses to interventions for revision of management plans
• Documents daily all relevant data including but not limited to results of diagnostic tests, laboratory results, patients' condition, response to therapies/interventions, and follow-up interventions
• Differentiates normal and abnormal variations for all body systems
• Accurately interprets diagnostic tests
• Develops problem lists with associated differential diagnosis
• Communicates with the family regarding the changing health care needs of their child
• Assesses family adaptation, coping skills and the need for crisis or other interventions
• Establishes appropriate priorities of care
• Utilizing available resources (PharmD, formulary, consulting services) plans and implements appropriate pharmacologic therapies
• Accurately and appropriately performs routine diagnostic and therapeutic techniques according to established protocol and current pediatric critical care standards.
• Initiates and performs measures necessary to resuscitate and stabilize a compromised pediatric patient according to current critical care and AHA standards.
• Initiates referrals based on patient/family needs
• Communicates verbally all pertinent patient information to the on call attending physician, nursing staff, and other relevant healthcare providers.
• Role models competence in advanced critical care skills.
• Utilizes prescriptive privileges for identified patient population.
• Keeps knowledge base current by reading professional literature, attending educational programs, and reviewing changes in health legislation and relevant professional research.
• Develops, implements, and promotes educational and support resources, following institutional processes
• Utilizes evidence-based data and provide leadership to improve outcomes
• Utilizes evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practice.
• Incorporates clinical research finding in the development and implementation of standards of care.
• 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.
• Participates in interdisciplinary quality improvement and/or research activities.
• Participates in documenting outcome measures.
• Identifies potential areas for research.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

With an abundance of sunshine and mountains nearby, the Colorado Front Range is the place to be! The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus ranks among the top 20 medical centers in the country. CU Anschutz has top ranked clinical programs in family medicine and pediatrics, and the basic science and applied health research programs attract more NIH funding than any other university in Colorado. CU-Anschutz is home to the University of Colorado Hospital, The Children's Hospital of Colorado, and the University of Colorado Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Public Health, providing access to an array of possibilities to improve lives across a spectrum of ages and disease states.

Across several labs at Children's Hospital Colorado and the Anschutz Medical Campus, teams of researchers, including ours, are investigating the early heart from an ever-growing array of angles, with the ultimate goal of developing the critical knowledgebase and infrastructure necessary to identify efficacious therapies to improve outcomes in pediatric patients. The Pediatric Heart Tissue and Blood Bank is one of the largest pediatric biobanks in the country and serves as an incredible resource for these translational studies.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado 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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor or Senior Instructor, based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Instructor:

Minimum three years' experience as advanced practice provider in tertiary or quaternary pediatric intensive care unit and/or completion of a post-graduate inpatient APP Fellowship program

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.

OR

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner:

• Graduate of an accredited BSN program.
• APN licensure and a masters degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• BLS and PALS certification will be required prior to start date.
• Pediatric Nursing Certification Board certificate or other comparable certification required.
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification required.

Sr. Instructor:

Minimum five years' experience as advanced practice provider in tertiary or quaternary pediatric intensive care unit

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.

OR

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner:

• Graduate of an accredited BSN program.
• APN licensure and a masters degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• BLS and PALS certification will be required prior to start date.
• Pediatric Nursing Certification Board certificate or other comparable certification required.
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience managing or caring for critical care and intermediate patients in a tertiary care center
• Completion of an Acute Care APP Fellowship or Longitudinal PA Curriculum
• Quality improvement or committee work demonstrating a commitment to patient safety and evidence-based practices.
• Experience or strong desire to educate clinical staff, residents or APPs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with professional composure.
• Skill in prioritizing patient and system needs appropriately.
• Knowledge and skill in customer service delivery.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Well organized and efficient in their work.
• Knowledge of quality improvement, family centered care, and evidence-based practice.

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: Danielle Mashburn, Danielle.Mashburn@childrenscolorado.org

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 12/31/24.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Instructor: $118,000-$128,000

Sr. Instructor: $128,000-$140,000

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

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.