Instructor ACHD APP

Job description

**Instructor - ACHD APP**

**Description**

**University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus**

**Department: Pediatrics - Cardiology**

**Job Title:** **ACHD APP**

**Position #: 00746477 - Requisition #:35806**

**Job Summary:**

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 long-term 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 high-quality care.
+ Responsible for in basket management (prescriptions, referrals, patient follow-up, 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

**Why Join Us:**

**Why work for the University?**

+ 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

**Equal Opportunity Statement:**

**Qualifications:**

**Minimum Requirements**

+ 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 Children's Hospital Colorado
+ _Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check_

_*For questions regarding Children's Hospital drug testing requirements, please contact Children's Human Resources at 720-777-8598.

Some positions may require testing if access to Children's 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 1-year 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 www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5901461&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) ._

_Questions should be directed to: Nicole Aviles Nicole.aviles@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5901461&targetURL=Nicole.aviles@cuanschutz.edu)_

**_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: $111,000 to $127,000_

_The above hiring range represents the University's 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._

_Perks & Benefits: https://advantage.cu.edu/search (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5901461&targetURL=https://advantage.cu.edu/search)_

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**_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 hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5901461&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu) ._

**_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 other vaccine preventable diseases (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5901461&targetURL=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-combined-schedule.pdf) .

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 the occupational health medical surveillance program (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5901461&targetURL=https://research.cuanschutz.edu/ehs/home/divisions/occupational-health/oh-enrollment) ._
_Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References_ **_Job Category_**
_: Faculty_ **_Primary Location_**
_: Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20980 - SOM-PEDS Cardiology-GenOps_ **_Schedule_**
_: Full-time_ **_Posting Date_**
_: Dec 30, 2024_ **_Unposting Date_**
_: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Nicole Aviles Posting Contact Email: Nicole.aviles@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5901461&targetURL=Nicole.aviles@cuanschutz.edu) Position Number: 00746477_

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Instructor - ACHD APP - 35806 Faculty
Clinical management of adult congenital heart patients at Children's 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.

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

We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5901461&targetURL=https://advantage.cu.edu/) .

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination 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.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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