ICU Night NP​/PA -Instructor, Sr. Instructor

ICU Night NP/PA Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor

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

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at CU School of Medicine has a faculty position available for a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) at the rank of Instructor. The cardiothoracic surgery service at University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) is a high-volume, high-acuity service providing tertiary level care across the spectrum of cardiothoracic surgery. This is a night shift position based in Aurora, CO, with some weekend requirements.

The APP will be integral to ensuring high standards of patient care, safety, and outcomes in a high-acuity environment. The candidate will participate in protocol development and quality improvement for the care of cardiothoracic surgery patients. Eligibility for prescriptive authority is required.

• Evaluate and manage critically ill postoperative cardiothoracic surgery patients in the CTICU, including history, physical, chart review, and documentation with daily or status-driven care plans.
• Rounding, writing orders, managing extracorporeal life support/ventilatory settings as credentialed, and participating in discharge planning.
• Perform procedures as credentialed (e.g., central line placement, arterial line insertion, chest tube management, IABP management, bronchoscopy).
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning; monitor progress, interpret labs/imaging, and adjust treatments accordingly.
• Document assessments and care plans in the EMR; communicate clearly with patients, families, and healthcare teams regarding goals and outcomes.
• Participate in research activities, quality improvement, and compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., JCAHO).
• Work onsite in Aurora, CO, with night shifts and weekend requirements as applicable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Instructor:
  • Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • Eligible for certification with independent prescriptive authority
• Sr. Instructor:
  • Experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Prior APP experience in a CT ICU setting
  • 4 years of work experience aligned with position requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with a diverse patient population
• Ability to maintain quality control standards
• Knowledge of professional medical and surgical practice in cardiothoracic surgery

• Knowledge of policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments; safety awareness
• Ability to apply medical and surgical principles to ongoing patient care
• Experience in taking medical histories, assessing conditions, and interpreting findings
• Record maintenance, report writing, and quality assurance
• Team collaboration and effective communication with patients, families, and staff
• Ability to respond calmly in emergencies and to interpret and apply guidelines

Applications are accepted electronically via the CU Careers site. Screening of applications begins upon receipt and continues until the position is filled.

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and strive to create an inclusive workplace.

Vaccination and health surveillance requirements may apply depending on department and clinical site policies. A background check is required for prospective employees.

Posting contact:
Stephanie Schneider, Stephanie.m.schneider