Instructor - Pediatric General Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
Instructor - Pediatric General Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department:Surgery
Job Title:Instructor - Pediatric General Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
Position #: Requisition #:37501
Job Summary:
The Division of Pediatric Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine has a full-time (1.0 FTE) faculty position available at the rank of Instructor for a Pediatric General Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA). Under the direction of the full-time faculty or designee this position provides inpatient and outpatient medical care services at Childrens Hospital Colorado (CHCO).
The candidate will be expected to provide independent clinical services for all areas of Pediatric General Surgery including the Trauma Acute Care Surgery (TACS) Service Pediatric Specialty Service (PSS) and rotate through the outpatient surgery clinic at Childrens Hospital Colorado (CHCO).
Key Responsibilities:
Primarily inpatient responsibilities such as rounding writing orders/progress notes consults discharge patient assessment patient education care coordination disease management and minor procedures
Close collaboration with pediatric general surgeons sub-specialty surgeons emergency medicine physicians intensivists residents/fellows and hospital staff will be necessary
Professional interaction with referring physicians and staff emergency medical personnel and primary care providers is essential. The candidate will provide care to patients in the pediatric intensive care unit acute care areas and in the outpatient clinics
The work schedule will include up to 13hr shifts evenings nights weekends and holidays. 50% of shifts will be night shifts.
Work Location:
Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora CO.
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.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Masters degree in Nursing and/or a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant with prescriptive privileges (of those candidates with a Nurse Practitioner degree an acute care certification is required)
Meets and maintains specific requirements of the Nursing Credential Review Board (Nurse Practitioner) and the Medical Review Board (Physician Assistant).
Current ATLS or successful completion within three months of hire.
Current BLS prior to hire and PALS certifications at time of or within six months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in general surgery trauma critical care and pediatrics preferred.
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 professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at should be directed to: Veronica Faiffer
Screening of Applications Begins:
This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and candidates may be contacted for interviews throughout the posting period. Upon candidate selection the posting will be closed and no further applications will be accepted.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
$109429 to $145725
25% shift differential added to all night weekend and holiday shifts
A set differential can be added to the salary for those willing to work more than 50% nights upon hire.
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 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: Employment 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:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at .
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 COVID-19 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 addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.
Employment Type
Full-Time
