Pediatric Advanced Practice Fellow

University of Colorado; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO is offering a Pediatric Advanced Practice Fellowship for Physician Assistants and Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. The 12-month program provides inpatient pediatric experience across wards and ICUs, under supervision, with emphasis on developing advanced clinical and leadership skills.

Fellows rotate through pediatric subspecialties, perform credentialed patient care, and participate in evaluations, quality improvement, and

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Rotates through general ward pediatrics, pediatric intensive care unit, pulmonary, oncology, cardiology and electives.
• Cares for pediatric patients under supervision of an attending physician.
• Collects history, conducts diagnostic tests and comprehensive examinations.
• Communicates patient information to attending physician and care team.
• Rounds daily and collaborates with the healthcare team to plan and evaluate care.
• Forms management plans with supervising physician and assesses patient responses.
• Documents daily results and patient progress.
• Communicates with families about health care needs of their child.
• Performs routine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to pediatric standards.
• Initiates measures to resuscitate and stabilize pediatric patients as needed.
• Keeps knowledge current by reading literature and attending educational programs.
• Participates in quality improvement and/or research activities.
• Participates in documenting outcome measures.
• Identifies potential areas for research.
• Completes didactic work including lectures and fellowship curriculum.
• Undergoes evaluation for successful completion of the fellowship.

Education

Graduation from APAP approved Physician Assistant Training Program

Colorado license

ACLS and PALS certification

Graduate of an accredited BSN program

APN licensure and a Masters from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Pediatric Nursing Certification Board certificate or other equivalent

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification

Ability to obtain Prescriptive Authority in Colorado within one year

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO is offering a Pediatric Advanced Practice Fellowship for Physician Assistants and Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. The 12-month program provides inpatient pediatric experience across wards and ICUs, under supervision, with emphasis on developing advanced clinical and leadership skills.

Fellows rotate through pediatric subspecialties, perform credentialed patient care, and participate in evaluations, quality improvement, and