Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (PA​/NP​/APRN) Pediatric Palliative Medicine Section - Open Rank

Faculty

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Pediatrics, Section of Palliative Medicine

Instructor or Senior Instructor (Open rank)

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (PA/NP/APRN)

00 850530
- Requisition #:40589

This position is integral to the growth of the Pediatric Palliative Medicine Section at Children's Hospital Colorado, which supports patients with life-altering and/or life-threatening conditions. This position will work with a diverse interdisciplinary group of clinicians and support team members to deliver pediatric palliative care through pain and symptom management, assistance with clarification of goals of care, spiritual support, psychosocial support, and emotional support.

The position will work primarily in the inpatient setting as well as across the continuum of care including outpatient and community teams, and will collaborate with consulting services, facilitating a trans-disciplinary approach to care.

• Conduct comprehensive, focused assessments of children and families with palliative care needs.
• Formulate, implement, monitor, evaluate and modify palliative care plans and program activities with input from palliative care team and other collaborating care providers including community programs and facilities.
• Work with patients and families to determine their understanding of their child's condition, proposed treatment plan and treatment options.
• Assist children and families to develop self-care capabilities relative to identified problems.
• Assist in all facets of care coordination for palliative care referrals.
• Engage in quality improvement in patient care services and department functions, including evaluating the effectiveness of the health care delivery system in meeting the health care needs of pediatric palliative care patients and families.
• Advocate for improvements in pediatric palliative care through participation in professional, private, and governmental groups.
• Provide clinical expertise and guidance for undergraduate and/or graduate students in the specialty area.
• Act as resource person for clinical information and education as requested by community agencies.
• Assess the environment for potential need for consultation.
• Plan clinical and educational interventions which are consistent with individual/organizational needs and goals and evaluate change/outcomes.
• Implement patient and family education in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in pediatric palliative care research, including quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Define goals for professional growth and participate actively in professional activities and organizations.
• Maintain continuous professional certifications and licensure including continuing education activities.
• Demonstrate accountability for evaluation of clinical practice, including adherence to organizational, state and national practice standards and codes.
• Engage in active and frequent self-care activities for personal and professional growth and longevity.
• Rotating weekend and evening call coverage either in person or by telephone.

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

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus ranks among the top institutions nationally in clinical care, education and research. Its 230-acre campus, designed to enhance collaboration and interprofessional education, hosts the College of Nursing; the Schools of Dental Medicine, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Public Health; the Graduate School; a Health Sciences Library; and two hospitals. Strategically located contiguous to the campus are a biosciences research park and the Veterans Hospital.

CU Anschutz offers two undergraduate degrees, 35 graduate degrees, and five first-professional programs. More than 4,000 students learn alongside faculty members who also make meaningful medical discoveries and provide expert clinical care through 1.5 million patient-visits annually. A hub for research and innovation, CU Anschutz receives over $757 million in research awards each year and has filed 1,300 patent applications and formed 53 new companies since 2002.

• 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

• Prior clinical experience involving care of children with complex, chronic and/or life-threatening conditions, or those at end of life.
• Master's Degree leading to ability to be certified an Advanced Practice Nurse (Pediatric or Family or Physician Assistant.
• The applicant…