CTICU Night NP/PA: Critical Care Specialist

University of Colorado Anschutz; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 112,362 - 160,023; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Disability insurance

Retirement 401(a) plan

Paid time off

Vacation days

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive critical care management for postoperative cardiothoracic patients in the CT ICU. The role includes rounding, orders, ventilator and MCS management, procedures, discharge planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a high-acuity, night-shift environment with some weekends.

Eligibility for prescriptive authority is required.

Qualifications

• Current NP or PA license is required.
• Eligible for independent prescriptive authority.
• Night shift availability; weekend work may be required.
• Experience in cardiothoracic ICU is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage critically ill postoperative CT surgery patients in the CT ICU.
• Independently manage ventilators, vasoactive meds, ECMO, and temporary MCS under supervision.
• Perform procedures including central line placement and arterial line insertion.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning.
• Document assessments and care plans in the EMR and communicate with the care team.

Skills

Critical care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Nurse Practitioner license

Physician Assistant license

Prescriptive authority eligibility

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive critical care management for postoperative cardiothoracic patients in the CT ICU. The role includes rounding, orders, ventilator and MCS management, procedures, discharge planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a high-acuity, night-shift environment with some weekends.

Eligibility for prescriptive authority is required.