Instructor - ACHD APP

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:Pediatrics Cardiology

Job Title:ACHD APP

Position #: Requisition #:35806

Job Summary:

Clinical management of adult congenital heart patients at Childrens Hospital Colorado (CHCO) and University of Colorado Hospital (UCH). This position is part of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) group and time will be approximately split 60 at CHCO and 40 at UCH. The position primarily involves inpatient management but will include consults and occasional outpatient clinic. This role will involve taking rotating weekend call.

Key Responsibilities:

• Medical management of the ACHD patient within a multidisciplinary team. Participate in daily inpatient rounds for ACHD patients at CHCO and UCH.
• Staff inpatient consults at CHCO and UCH.
• Obtain patient histories perform physical examinations manage orders perform and interpret diagnostic tests prescribe medications and develop daily and longterm treatment plans.
• Support and coordinate case management in the psychosocial needs of the ACHD patient.
• Collaborate refer and consult with department attending physicians consulting specialists and other members of the health care team to deliver effective safe and highquality care.
• Responsible for in basket management (prescriptions referrals patient followup and communications)
• Provide educational opportunities to nurses APPS fellows and residents regarding care of the ACHD patient.
• Support IRB approved clinical research/trials through a variety of activities including obtaining consent ordering diagnostic tests recording laboratory and diagnostic results administering therapeutic interventions and reporting patient outcomes including toxicities or adverse events.
• Contribute to organizational and departmental quality improvement projects.

Work Location:

Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora Colorado.

Why Join Us:

Why work for the University

We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent 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 gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

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 workplacewhere all individuals are treated with respect and dignity andwe encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Masters degree in nursing or physician assistant studies
• Current State of Colorado license
• Current Certifications in Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support
• Prescriptive authority or eligible for certification at time of hire
• Acute care certification is required at time of hire for the advanced practice provider

Condition of Employment:

• Must successfully pass a drug test through Childrens Hospital Colorado
• Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check

*For questions regarding Childrens Hospital drug testing requirements please contact Childrens Human Resources at. Some positions may require testing if access to Childrens 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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of Cardiology and ACHD
• Ability to provide top of scope care to diverse patients within an academic medical setting
• Ability to manage patients with complex medical histories and/or diagnoses
• Ability to effectively collaborate within interdisciplinary inpatient and outpatient teams
• Strong clinical care skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to Patient Safety Quality Care Communication and Customer Service

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in Pediatric Cardiology or Adult Cardiology
• Minimum of 1year nursing or advanced practice experience

How to Apply:

For full consideration please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at should be directed to: Nicole Aviles

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration apply by January 31 2025

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range or hiring range for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Instructor: $111000 to $127000

The above hiring range represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is nonexempt.

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.

Perks & Benefits:

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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 COVID19 virus and othervaccine 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 theoccupational health medical surveillance program.