Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (PA/NP/APRN) Pediatric Palliative Medicine Section - Open Rank

cu; Aurora; On-site; PHP 6,968,000 - 8,349,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition benefit

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO invites applications for an open-rank Instructor or Senior Instructor in Pediatrics, Section of Palliative Medicine. The role focuses on pediatric palliative care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, working with a multidisciplinary team to support life-limited children and their families.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, care planning, education, research, and quality improvement, with rotating

Qualifications

• Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant licensure in Colorado required at date of hire.
• Master's degree leading to APN/PA certification.
• Experience in pediatric palliative care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive, focused assessments of children and families with palliative care needs.
• Formulate, implement, monitor, evaluate and modify palliative care plans with input from the team.
• Work with patients and families to explain condition, treatment plans and options.
• Assist children and families to develop self-care capabilities.
• Coordinate palliative care referrals and care coordination.
• Engage in quality improvement in patient care and department functions.
• Advocate for improvements in pediatric palliative care through professional groups.
• Provide clinical guidance for students and learners.
• Act as resource for clinical information and education for community agencies.
• Assess the environment for consultation needs.
• Plan clinical and educational interventions with goals and evaluation.
• Educate patients and families in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in palliative care research and performance improvement.
• Define goals for professional growth and participate in professional activities.
• Maintain licensure and certifications; continue education.
• Demonstrate accountability to practice standards and codes.
• Engage in self-care for professional growth and longevity.
• Rotating weekend and evening call coverage.

Skills

APN/PA credentials

Colorado licensure

Clinical pediatric palliative care

Education

Master's degree (APN/PA)

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Pediatrics, Section of Palliative Medicine

Job Title: Instructor or Senior Instructor (Open rank)

Working Title: Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (PA/NP/APRN)

Position #: 00 850530– Requisition #:40589

Job Summary

This position is integral to the growth of the Pediatric Palliative Medicine Section at Children's Hospital Colorado, which supports patients with life-altering and/or life-threatening conditions. This position will work with a diverse interdisciplinary group of clinicians and support team members to deliver pediatric palliative care through pain and symptom management, assistance with clarification of goals of care, spiritual support, psychosocial support, and emotional support. The position will work primarily in the inpatient setting as well as across the continuum of care including outpatient and community teams, and will collaborate with consulting services, facilitating a trans-disciplinary approach to care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive, focused assessments of children and families with palliative care needs.
• Formulate, implement, monitor, evaluate and modify palliative care plans and program activities with input from palliative care team and other collaborating care providers including community programs and facilities.
• Work with patients and families to determine their understanding of their child's condition, proposed treatment plan and treatment options.
• Assist children and families to develop self‑care capabilities relative to identified problems.
• Assist in all facets of care coordination for palliative care referrals.
• Engage in quality improvement in patient care services and department functions, including evaluating the effectiveness of the health care delivery system in meeting the health care needs of pediatric palliative care patients and families.
• Advocate for improvements in pediatric palliative care through participation in professional, private, and governmental groups.
• Provide clinical expertise and guidance for undergraduate and/or graduate students in the specialty area.
• Act as resource person for clinical information and education as requested by community agencies.
• Assess the environment for potential need for consultation.
• Plan clinical and educational interventions which are consistent with individual/organizational needs and goals and evaluate change/outcomes.
• Implement patient and family education in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in pediatric palliative care research, including quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Define goals for professional growth and participate actively in professional activities and organizations.
• Maintain continuous professional certifications and licensure including continuing education activities.
• Demonstrate accountability for evaluation of clinical practice, including adherence to organizational, state and national practice standards and codes.
• Engage in active and frequent self‑care activities for personal and professional growth and longevity.
• Rotating weekend and evening call coverage either in person or by telephone.

Work Location

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

Why Join Us

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus ranks among the top institutions nationally in clinical care, education and research. Its 230-acre campus, designed to enhance collaboration and interprofessional education, hosts the College of Nursing; the Schools of Dental Medicine, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Public Health; the Graduate School; a Health Sciences Library, and two hospitals. Strategically located contiguous to the campus are a biosciences research park and the Veterans Hospital. CU Anschutz offers two undergraduate degrees, 35 graduate degrees, and five first‑professional programs. More than 4,000 students learn alongside faculty members who also make meaningful medical discoveries and provide expert clinical care through 1.5 million patient‑visits annually. A hub for research and innovation, CU Anschutz receives over $757 million in research awards each year and has filed 1,300 patent applications and formed 53 new companies since 2002.

Why work for the University?

We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional 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.

Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate’s demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of their professional impact. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

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

Instructor

• Prior clinical experience involving care of children with complex, chronic and/or life- threatening conditions, or those at end of life.
• Master's Degree leading to ability to be certified an Advanced Practice Nurse (Pediatric or Family or Physician Assistant.
• The applicant must be licensed to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado by date of hire.
• Current DEA license in the State of Colorado or ability to obtain one by date of hire.

Sr. Instructor

• Minimum of 8 years of clinical experience, including care of children with complex, chronic and/or life‑threatening conditions, or those at end of life.
• Master's Degree and certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse (Pediatric or Family or Physician Assistant.
• The applicant must be licensed to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado.

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

• Hospice and Palliative Care Certification and/or prior training in serious illness communication or pediatric pain management.
• Clinical nursing care or physician assistant experience in hospice and palliative medicine, children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN), or pediatric/neonatal intensive care.
• Bi‑lingual and Spanish‑speaking

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong active listening skills when communicating with patients and families, staff and other professionals.
• Robust capacity to work in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong advocacy skills.
• Knowledge of palliative care concepts including, but not limited to: symptom management, advanced care planning, spiritual support and psychosocial support.
• Basic awareness of government waivers for palliative and hospice care.
• Knowledge of medications and prescriptive authority per state law.

Screening of Applications Begins

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by September 30, 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered

Anticipated Pay Range

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

Instructor: $111,000- $127,000

Senior Instructor: $127,000- $133,000

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 [e-mail].

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.