Instructor/Fellow

CU Denver; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is offering a Pediatric Advanced Practice Fellowship for a 12-month, post-graduate program involving Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Fellows rotate through Children’s Hospital Colorado and provide patient care under supervision.

Onsite roles in Aurora, CO involve multidisciplinary rounds, didactic activities, and research participation. The fellowship emphasizes clinical skills, literature review, and quality improvement

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant certification per NCQA and CO license required.
• Nurse Practitioner degree and pediatric certification preferred.
• ACLS/PALS certification required prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through general ward pediatrics and ICU with supervising physician.
• Perform tasks as credentialed provider for pediatric patients.
• Document findings, orders and patient status daily.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to plan and evaluate care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical assessment

Education

APAP approved Physician Assistant Training Program

Masters in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (preferred)

Tools

ACLS

PALS

Prescriptive Authority (Colorado)

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Pediatrics, Section of Critical Care

Job Title: Instructor/ Fellow

Position #:00853884 - Requisition #:41411

Job Summary

The Pediatric Advanced Practice Fellowship is a 12-month post-graduate program dedicated to enhancing the development of early-career Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants or for those new to pediatric hospital-based medicine. Recognizing that PNPs and PAs are increasingly utilized in inpatient care models, our program's mission is providing the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for a provider to succeed in the challenging world of pediatric inpatient medicine. Fellows will rotate through various sections within Children's Hospital Colorado and will provide patient care under the direction of a supervising physician faculty member.

Key Responsibilities

• Rotates through general ward pediatrics, pediatric intensive care unit, pulmonary, oncology, cardiology and electives.
• Practices as a fully credentialed provider caring for pediatric patients under the supervision of an attending physician.
• Gathers pertinent information systematically and skillfully from all sources: history, diagnostic tests, and comprehensive physical examinations, behavioral and developmental assessments.
• Communicates verbally all pertinent patient information to the on call attending physician, nursing staff, and other relevant healthcare providers.
• Rounds daily on patients based upon a rotating schedule and collaborates with the attending physician, other attending physicians from consulting 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
• Formulates management plans in conjunction
• with the attending physician and evaluates patient physiologic and behavioral responses to these 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.
• Communicates with the family regarding the changing health care needs of their child.
• 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.
• Keeps knowledge base current by reading professional literature, attending educational programs, and reviewing changes in health legislation and relevant professional research.
• Participates in interdisciplinary quality improvement and/or research activities.
• Participates in documenting outcome measures.
• Identifies potential areas for research.
• Completes didactic work including attending lectures, completing online modules, outlined fellowship curriculum, simulations and case-studies.
• Undergoes evaluation for successful completion of the fellowship program to include direct observation, written evaluation, and capstone project.

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 is a public education, clinical, and research facility serving 4,500 students and is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $762 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers, and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

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.
• ACLS and PALS certification will be required prior to start date.

Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

• Graduate of an accredited BSN program.
• APN licensure and a Masters from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• ACLS 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.

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

• Previous experience in a pediatric clinical setting
• Previous experience working in a multidisciplinary team
• Previous experience working in a hospital setting.

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 aspart of a team;
• Well organized and efficient in their work;
• Knowledge of quality improvement, family-centered care, and evidence based practice.

Anticipated Pay Range

The starting salary for this position has been established as: $80,470

The above salary represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the salary 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

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Background Check Statement

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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.