ICU Advanced Practice Provider; APP​/PA​/NP​/Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

ICU Advanced Practice Provider (APP)/(PA/NP)/Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery - Open Rank Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Title: ICU - Night NP/PA (Open Rank – Instructor, Sr. Instructor)

Position #:  – Requisition # 37709

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and manage critically ill patients on the cardiothoracic surgery services lines while in the ICU. This includes a detailed history, physical and a full chart review represented with appropriate documentation detailing an assessment and care plan daily or as needed with change in clinical status.

Work Location: Onsite

The candidate will provide comprehensive critical care management to postoperative cardiothoracic surgical patients, including those undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve replacement, heart and lung transplants, and mechanical circulatory support. Specific duties of the position will include inpatient responsibilities such as rounding, writing orders, managing MCS, performing procedures, discharge planning, and participating in the care provided to cardiothoracic surgery patients while in the ICU.

Close collaboration with attending physicians, residents, nurses, and allied health professionals is required. The APP will be integral to ensuring the highest standards of patient care, safety, and outcomes in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment. This is a night shift position, and the candidate will be required to work some weekends. The candidate will also be expected to participate in the development of protocols and quality improvement for the care of cardiothoracic surgery patients.

Eligibility for prescriptive authority is required.

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

Minimum Qualifications – Instructor

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

Minimum Qualifications – Sr. Instructor

• Experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician assistant in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Prior APP experience in a CT ICU setting
• 4 years work experience aligned with position requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with a diverse patient population
• Ability to maintain quality control standards
• Knowledge of the professional medical and surgical practice to give and evaluate patient care in the area of cardiothoracic surgery.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• 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 on-going 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 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.

• Evaluate and manage patients with urgent or emergent complaints in conjunction with the surgical team and intensivist.
• Perform comprehensive assessments,…