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

Digital Creative; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 111,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Days: 22/year

Sick Days: 15/year

Holiday Days: 11/year

Tuition Benefit

ECO Pass

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks an Instructor or Senior Instructor to advance pediatric palliative care. The role emphasizes collaboration across an interdisciplinary team and delivering comprehensive assessments and care planning for complex cases.

Responsibilities include family education, care coordination, and participation in research and program improvement initiatives within the Department of Pediatrics.

Qualifications

• Rank at appointment based on teaching, clinical, research and/or service record.
• Open rank position; Instructor or Senior Instructor depending on experience.
• LIC ensure DEA license in Colorado or ability to obtain by hire date.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of pediatric patients with palliative care needs.
• Develop and monitor palliative care plans with the team.
• Support families in understanding prognosis and treatment options.
• Coordinate care across inpatient, outpatient and community settings.
• Engage in quality improvement and research activities.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Effective communication

Active listening

Advocacy

Robust organizational skills

Self-care and resilience

Spanish-speaking (preferred)

Education

Master's Degree and APN/PA certification

Colorado APRN/PA licensure

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 PalliativeMedicine Section at Children's Hospital Colorado, which supportspatients with life-altering and/or life-threatening conditions.This position will work with a diverse interdisciplinary group ofclinicians and support team members to deliver pediatric palliativecare through pain and symptom management, assistance withclarification of goals of care, spiritual support, psychosocialsupport, and emotional support. The position will work primarily inthe inpatient setting as well as across the continuum of careincluding outpatient and community teams, and will collaborate withconsulting services, facilitating a trans-disciplinary approach tocare.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive, focused assessments of children and families with palliative care needs.
• Formulate, implement, monitor, evaluate and modify palliativecare plans and program activities with input from palliative careteam and other collaborating care providers including communityprograms and facilities.
• Work with patients and families to determine their understandingof their child's condition, proposed treatment plan and treatmentoptions.
• Assist children and families to develop self-care capabilitiesrelative to identified problems.
• Assist in all facets of care coordination for palliative carereferrals.
• Engage in quality improvement in patient care services anddepartment functions, including evaluating the effectiveness of thehealth care delivery system in meeting the health care needs ofpediatric palliative care patients and families.
• Advocate for improvements in pediatric palliative care throughparticipation in professional, private, and governmentalgroups.
• Provide clinical expertise and guidance for undergraduate and/orgraduate students in the specialty area.
• Act as resource person for clinical information and education asrequested by community agencies.
• Assess the environment for potential need for consultation.
• Plan clinical and educational interventions which are consistentwith individual/organizational needs and goals and evaluatechange/outcomes.
• Implement patient and family education in collaboration with theinterdisciplinary team.
• Participate in pediatric palliative care research, includingquality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Define goals for professional growth and participate actively inprofessional activities and organizations.
• Maintain continuous professional certifications and licensureincluding continuing education activities.
• Demonstrate accountability for evaluation of clinical practice,including adherence to organizational, state and national practicestandards and codes.
• Engage in active and frequent self-care activities for personaland professional growth and longevity.
• Rotating weekend and evening call coverage either in person or bytelephone.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus ranks among thetop institutions nationally in clinical care, educationandresearch. Its 230-acre campus, designed to enhance collaborationand interprofessional education, hosts the College of Nursing; theSchools 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 biosciencesresearch park and the Veterans Hospital. CU Anschutz offers twoundergraduate degrees, 35 graduate degrees, and fivefirst-professional programs. More than 4,000 students learnalongside faculty members who also make meaningful medicaldiscoveries and provide expert clinical care through 1.5 millionpatient-visits annually. A hub for research and innovation, CUAnschutz receives over $757 million in research awards each yearand has filed 1,300 patent applications and formed 53 new companiessince 2002.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday,vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers anexcellent 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 grosspay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage oftime)
• 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 allCU 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 ofhire.

Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate'sdemonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical,research, and/or service to the field. We welcome applicants with arange 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 asInstructor or Senior Instructor based on experience andqualifications as indicated below:

Instructor:

• Prior clinical experience involving care of children withcomplex, chronic and/or life- threatening conditions, or those atend of life.
• Master's Degree leading to ability to be certified an AdvancedPractice Nurse (Pediatric or Family or Physician Assistant.
• The applicant must be licensed to practice as an AdvancedPractice Nurse or Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado bydate of hire.
• Current DEA license in the State of Colorado or ability to obtainone by date of hire.

Sr. Instructor:

• Minimum of 8 years of clinical experience, including care ofchildren 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 AdvancedPractice Nurse or Physician Assistant in the State ofColorado.

Condition of Employment:

• Must successfully pass a drug test through Children's HospitalColorado
• Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal backgroundcheck

For questions regarding Children's Hospital drug testingrequirements, please contact Children's Human Resources at720-777-8598. Some positions may require testing if access toChildren's Hospital or their systems is needed at any time duringemployment with the University. If drug testing is required, itwill be listed in the job posting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hospice and Palliative Care Certification and/or prior trainingin serious illness communication or pediatric painmanagement.
• Clinical nursing care or physician assistant experience inhospice and palliative medicine, children and youth with specialhealth care needs (CYSHCN), or pediatric/neonatal intensivecare.
• Bi-lingual and Spanish-speaking

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate within a multidisciplinaryteam.
• Strong active listening skills when communicating with patientsand 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 limitedto: symptom management, advanced care planning, spiritual supportand psychosocial support.
• Basic awareness of government waivers for palliative and hospicecare.
• Knowledge of medications and prescriptive authority per statelaw.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Instructor: $111,000- $127,000

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

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents theUniversity's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range ofpossible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless itis non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plansand retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. TotalCompensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employerand complies with all applicable federal, state and local lawsgoverning nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed tocreating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respectand dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

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 withDisabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADACoordinator 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-19virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteerin healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliatedhospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillancepolicies 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 .