ICU NP​/PA - Instructor, Sr. Instructor

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

Job Summary:

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.

• Evaluate and manage patients with urgent or emergent complaints in conjunction with the surgical team and intensivist.

• Perform comprehensive assessments, develop differential diagnoses, and initiate management plans for critically ill postoperative cardiac and thoracic patients.

• Independently manage ventilators, vasoactive medications, ECMO, and temporary mechanical circulatory devices under the supervision of CTICU intensivists or cardiothoracic surgeons.

• Perform procedures including central line placement, arterial line insertion, chest tube management, IABP management, bronchoscopy and more (as credentialed).

• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and actively contribute to care planning and coordination.

• Monitor patients' progress, interpret lab/imaging results, and adjust treatments accordingly.

• Document all assessments, procedures, and care plans accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams regarding care goals, interventions, and expected outcomes.

• Participate in research activities including the identification of patients appropriate for open clinical trials and facilitating their participation in clinical research.

• Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.

• Maintain competency and enhance professional growth and development through continuing education, conferences, and seminars. Attend mandatory training.

• Participate in quality improvement activities; assist in maintaining compliance with JCAHO accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards.

• Support and uphold established organizational policies, procedures, objectives related to quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control.

• Participate in the application process and development of a Center of Excellence designation as required.

• Maintain patient confidentiality

• Demonstrate collaboration, excellent communication, and teamwork across disciplines.

Work Location:

Onsite

Why Join Us:

• 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

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Instructor:

• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

• Must be 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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.