**Instructor** **Description** **University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus** **Department: Medicine - Cardiology** **Job Title: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant** **Position #: 00829720 - Requisition #: 35786** **Job Summary:** Key Responsibilities: + Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations on assigned patients; assesses and treats acute and chronic medical problems and provides direct patient care to patients with advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and/or cardiac transplantation. + Coordinates the activities of patient care with advanced practice providers, residents, fellows, cardiologists, and support staff. + Responsible for ensuring smooth transitions of care between the inpatient and outpatient setting. + Coordinates daily inpatient care, including interactions with consulting services. + Responsible for the timely discharge of patients from the hospital and completion of discharge summaries. + Effective collaboration and communication with all members of the care team, including consulting services. + Performs emergency lifesaving procedures in cases such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, or similar emergencies. + Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature review, meetings and workshops. + Participates in weekly Transplant Listing conferences, including presentation of patients and facilitation of advanced therapies evaluations. + Participates in Section and Department faculty meetings. + Helps develop written educational materials and treatment protocols for specific conditions and post-operative care. + Assists in preparing and giving power point and poster presentations for educational purposes at institutional, local and national meetings, when appropriate. + Participates in clinical research and may assist in preparation of manuscripts for publication. **Why Join Us:** **Diversity and Equity:** **Qualifications:** **Minimum Qualifications:** + State of Colorado Certified Physician's Assistant or Inclusion on the State of Colorado Advanced Practice Registry as an Advance Practice Nurse + National Board Certification + CPR/ACLS Certified + Prescriptive authority **Preferred Qualifications:** + Inpatient cardiology and/or critical care experience. May be willing to train a new graduate with previous ICU/cardiac experience or exceptional qualifications. + Experience with the advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and transplant patient population **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** + Self-directed **How to Apply:** **Screening of Applications Begins:** **Anticipated Pay Range:** **HIRING RANGE:** **ADA Statement:** **Background Check Statement:** **Vaccination Statement:** vaccine preventable diseases **Qualifications** **Job Category** **Primary Location** **Schedule** **Posting Date** **Unposting Date** **To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=35786&lang=en (https://apptrkr.com/5887422)** Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/) Instructor - 35786 Faculty This is a unique opportunity to work in the Section of Advanced Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support, and Cardiac Transplantation in the Division of Cardiology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO. This is the only program in the state to offer advanced cardiac therapies, with over 60 heart transplants performed annually. We are seeking to add a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to our thriving program. This position will include inpatient assessment and management of our adult and adolescent patients in conjunction with our board-certified Advanced Heart Failure and Transplantation cardiologists. The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is a comprehensive urban research university serving more than 28,000 students in metropolitan Denver and online. We award nearly 4,000 degrees each year, including more graduate and professional degrees than any other Colorado public institution. With our solid academic reputation, award-winning faculty and renowned researchers, we offer 119 highly rated degree programs through 13 schools and colleges. The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is well known for its distinctive and highly productive research programs, its world-class health facilities at the Anschutz Medical Campus and its well-established partnerships in business, industry and government. These campuses currently have over $400 million in research awards each year. In addition to the wide array of health-related programs and facilities offered at our Anschutz Medical Campus, a significant number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs are taught at our comprehensive campus in the heart of downtown Denver. Denver is one of America's most vibrant urban centers and the downtown campus, located just steps from the Denver Center for Performing Arts and the LoDo District, affords our students, faculty and staff access to a broad array of academic, professional, community, recreational and cultural outlets. A national leader in health care and life sciences, CU Anschutz is the only comprehensive academic health sciences center in Colorado and the largest in the Rocky Mountain region. With six schools and colleges, CU Anschutz trains the health sciences workforce of the future by blending education, research and clinical care all in one place. This strategic collaboration among diverse health care fields allows knowledge to travel directly from the research bench to the patient's bedside. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5887422&targetURL=http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/WhoWeAre/Documents/CUAnschutz\_facts.pdf) . Our Advanced Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support, and Cardiac Transplantation Program is a long-standing and nationally recognized program, performing over 60 heart transplants annually. We currently have 9 Board-Certified Advanced Heart Failure and Transplantation cardiologists and 6 Advanced Practice Providers. We work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional care for our patients throughout the continuum of advanced heart failure. Our inpatient service consists of internal medicine residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, and cardiologists. We care for critically ill patients, including management of inotropes, impellas, intra-aortic balloon pumps, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, and durable mechanical circulatory support. These patients also present with chronic conditions that we care for, including practicing general internal medicine. We are seeking an advanced practice provider to join our expanding team. We are a nationally ranked Cardiology Division, and our mission is to provide the highest quality, professional and innovative cardiology care through the integration of comprehensive education and cutting-edge cardiology research. We place a high level of importance on achieving and maintaining a diverse environment that fosters excellence and rewarding opportunities. 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: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5887422&targetURL=https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness) . The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The University strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. + Detail-oriented + Collaborative and works well within a team + Adaptable in a high intensity work environment + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills + Flexibility in adapting to the changing nature of the position 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 / Resume3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email addressApplications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5887422&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) . Questions should be directed to: Mindy Metcalf (Mindy.Metcalf@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5887422&targetURL=Mindy.Metcalf@cuanschutz.edu) ) Screenings begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $90,000 to $125,000 The above salary range (or 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.Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5887422&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/node/153125) 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=5887422&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu) 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. CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other . 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=5887422&targetURL=https://research.cuanschutz.edu/ehs/home/divisions/occupational-health/oh-enrollment) . Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References : Faculty : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20169 - SOM-MED-Cardiology : Full-time : Dec 19, 2024 : Ongoing Position Number: 00829720jeid-8164b1bf328121409df03c24585e2dbf 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.