Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (PANP) Pediatrics Cardiology CICU Instructor

Job Summary:

Provides/coordinates clinical practice for patients admitted to the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and Cardiac Progressive Care Unit service 24 hours a day through the collaborative practice agreement and under the supervision of the on-call attending physician who is either on site or available by pager or phone.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides evidence-based clinical care to pediatric patients in the CICU/CPCU
• Supports IRB approved clinical research/trials through a variety of activities including but not limited to: obtaining consent ordering diagnostic tests recording laboratory and diagnostic results administering therapeutic interventions and reporting patient outcomes including toxicities or adverse events.
• Communicates with the family regarding the changing health care needs of their child

Work Location:

Why Join Us:

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

This Section within the Department of Pediatrics provides patient management and coordination for the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and Cardiac Progressive Care Unit. The Advanced Practice Provider will join a multidisciplinary team to provide care for the hospitalized cardiac patient from admission to discharge. The position is 1.0 FTE and includes Day/Evening/Night rotation as well as weekends and holidays. A salary incentive is possible for those staffing greater than 75% nights or weekends.

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 (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/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.

Physician Assistant:
Graduate of an accredited APAP program
BLS and PALS certification
Certification from the NCCPA.

OR

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner:
Graduate of an accredited BSN program.
APN licensure and a masters from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
BLS and PALS certification
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board certificate or other comparable certification.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification.
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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years in a pediatric hospital

Experience in a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and Cardiac Progressive Care Unit.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Good communication skills

Flexible

Compassion for children and their families

Ability to multi-task

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 should be directed to: Nicole Aviles

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration apply by November 15^th 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$115000 to $135000

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: 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.