Pediatric Perioperative APRN: Lead Care & Preop Excellence

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Hospital Colorado is seeking a Perioperative Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to optimize and manage surgical patients in a pediatric setting. You will perform histories and physicals, coordinate with Surgical and Anesthesia teams, and ensure safe perioperative care across multiple campuses.

Responsibilities include leading in preoperative optimization, coordinating consultations, and mentoring nursing staff while engaging in continuous professional development within a child-focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master’s Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (PNP or FNP).
• Three (3) years combined experience as RN, PNP, or FNP.
• Certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Acute or Primary) or Family Nurse Practitioner; Colorado APRN license by start; DEA prescriptive authority within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive preoperative assessments and develops care plans in collaboration with surgical and anesthesia teams.
• Provides age-appropriate, family-centered perioperative care and advocates for patient and family throughout the care experience.
• Coordinates with healthcare team to ensure safe, integrated perioperative care and timely surgical readiness.

Skills

BLS/CPR certification

PALS certification

Colorado RN/APRN license

Education

BSN + MSN NP program

PNP/FNP certification (preferred)

Job description

Children’s Hospital Colorado is seeking a Perioperative Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to optimize and manage surgical patients in a pediatric setting. You will perform histories and physicals, coordinate with Surgical and Anesthesia teams, and ensure safe perioperative care across multiple campuses.

Responsibilities include leading in preoperative optimization, coordinating consultations, and mentoring nursing staff while engaging in continuous professional development within a child-focused