Instructor- Cardiac surgery Advanced Practice Provider APP NPPA

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:Surgery Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Title: Instructor Cardiac surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (NP/PA)

Position #Requisition #32142

Job Summary:

The candidate will be expected to provide independent clinical services for patients seen on the cardiothoracic surgery service. There will be involvement in the complete spectrum of care from initial patient contact through discharge. Specific duties of the position will include inpatient responsibilities such as rounding writing orders discharge planning and and participating in the care provided to cardiothoracic surgery patients while they are in the hospital. Outpatient duties include patient assessment patient education care coordination and disease management. Close collaboration with the cardiothoracic surgeons hospital and clinic staff will be necessary. The candidate may be asked to work some nights and weekends as patient volume and acuity dictate. The candidate will also be expected to participate in the development of protocols for the care of cardiothoracic surgery patients. The candidate may also be asked to participate in marketing and networking opportunities with referring providers. Eligibility for prescriptive authority is required.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) position requires the ability to engage in a full range of body motion including handling patients manual and finger dexterity and handeye coordination. The position may also require standing and walking for extended periods of time as required during the provision of services. The position requires normal visual acuity and hearing. The NP/PA may also be exposed to communicable diseases and bodily fluids and it is expected that the candidate will be appropriately knowledgeable regarding universal safety precautions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and manage patients who are candidates for cardiothoracic surgery. This includes obtaining a thorough history and performing an appropriate physical examination and ordering appropriate testing with particular attention to cardiothoracic related comorbidities and postoperative complications. Monitoring compliance with diet exercise and behavior modifications and providing education about the risks and benefits of the surgical procedures is also expected.
• See and evaluate patients in the hospital provide documentation an assessment and care plan for the inpatient stay and discharge care planning.
• Evaluate and manage patients with urgent or emergent complaints in conjunction with the primary surgeon.
• Participate in clinic sponsored educational opportunities.
• Participate in the research activities of the clinic including the identification of patients appropriate for open clinical trials and facilitating their participation in clinical research.
• Perform procedures such as intravenous catheter placement and assist in the operating room as needed.
• Triage patient telephone calls and emails and provide consultation.
• Provide monitoring and continuity of care for patients between physician visits.
• Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
• Maintain competency and enhance professional growth and development through continuing education conferences and seminars. Attend mandatory training.
• Participate in quality improvement activities; assist in maintaining compliance with JCAHO accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards.
• Support and uphold established organizational policies procedures objectives related to quality improvement safety environmental and infection control.
• Participate in the application process and development of a Center of Excellence designation as required.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery Department of Surgery at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine has a faculty position available at the rank of Instructor for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA). Under the direction of the fulltime faculty or designee this position provides inpatient and outpatient medical care services at the University of Colorado Hospital. The cardiothoracic surgery service at the University of Colorado Hospital is a high volume high acuity service.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance life insurance retirement plans tuition benefits ECO pass paid time off vacation sick and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available please visit: 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 Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

NP Minimum Qualification:

• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Must be eligible for certification with independent prescriptive authority.

PA Minimum Qualifications:

• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant.
• Must be eligible for certification with independent prescriptive authority.

NP/PA Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Educational and/or work experiences aligned with position requirements
• Candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with a diverse patient population.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the professional medical and surgical practice to give and evaluate patient care in the area of cardiothoracic surgery.
• Knowledge of organizational policies regulations and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles methods and techniques of medicine and surgery to provide ongoing patient care.
• Skill in taking medical history assessing medical condition and interpreting findings.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining records writing reports and responding to correspondence.
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients and their family members medical staff residents fellows medical students and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly as an integral member of a team.

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. Five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at

Questions should be directed to: Christian Scott

Screening of Applications Begins:

This is an openended posting used to recruit multiple candidates throughout the year. We will contact candidates when there is an opening.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$103000 to $143024

The above salary range or 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.

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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.