Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant NP/PA — Onsite

University of Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO, seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant program within Cardiology. The role provides direct patient care for patients with advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and transplantation, with opportunities to participate in clinical research and education.

Qualifications include Colorado PA license or APRN with prescriptive authority, national certification,

Qualifications

• State of Colorado PA licensure or APN registry.
• National Board Certification required.
• CPR/ACLS certification required.
• Prescriptive authority required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain detailed history and perform exams; treat acute and chronic problems for advanced heart failure and transplant patients.
• Coordinate activities with APNs, residents, fellows, cardiologists and staff.
• Ensure smooth transitions of care between inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Coordinate daily inpatient care and interactions with consultants.
• Facilitate timely discharge and complete discharge summaries.
• Collaborate and communicate with care team members.

Skills

Self-directed

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Colorado PA licensure

National board certification

CPR/ACLS certified

Prescriptive authority

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO, seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant program within Cardiology. The role provides direct patient care for patients with advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and transplantation, with opportunities to participate in clinical research and education.

Qualifications include Colorado PA license or APRN with prescriptive authority, national certification,