Instructor - Pain Services APP; APRN​/AC)

Instructor - Pain Services APP (APRN / AC) - 40427 Faculty

University of Colorado Anschutz Department of Anesthesiology seeks an individual with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. The Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology at the University of Colorado has an opening for a full-time (1.0

FTE) Certified Advanced Practice Provider to practice on the Pain Services Team at Children's Hospital Colorado. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary Pain Consultation Service at Children's Hospital Colorado, this position will provide comprehensive assessment and pain management for hospitalized children; outpatient assessment, diagnosis and treatment; telephone follow up and triage for patients at home; provide pain-related nursing education, and participate in pain-related research and evaluation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promoting an environment of mutual respect among the interdisciplinary team, referring services, children, and families
• Practicing holistically, considering patients' physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual needs
• Obtaining a health history, performing a physical examination, and establishing a plan of care for pain related to the diagnosis.
• Ordering and adjusting medication and non-pharmacologic therapies.
• Ordering and evaluating diagnostic studies, including lab and x-ray Collaborating with Pain Service physicians
• In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, evaluating and managing a follow-up plan based on the patient's response
• Documenting in the medical record the chief complaint, history, physical findings, diagnosis, treatments, and progress
• Initiating requests for consultation to other healthcare providers
• Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to maintain good communication among families, primary care providers, and other referral services
• Practicing in a fiscally responsible manner
• Collaborating in the development of pain-related procedure statements, protocols and patient/parent educational handouts
• Assisting with problem identification and data collection for research and/or quality improvement projects
• Independently seeking opportunities to expand own clinical knowledge and skills and achieve professional development goals
• Serving as a preceptor for Advanced Practice Provider students
• Participating in professional affiliations and networks with professional colleagues
• Participating on department/division/hospital committees as needed/requested.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:
The University of Colorado School of Medicine and the Department of Anesthesiology is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative education, science, medicine, and healthcare. The Department of Anesthesiology has several clinical specialties and is a nationally recognized leader in anesthesiology and perioperative medical education. We are dedicated to developing leaders in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine who demonstrate clinical excellence, professionalism, and a commitment to life-long learning.

Why work for the University? We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• 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: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit:
  Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• APRN:
  Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Colorado
• Graduate preparation in nursing (e.g., MS, ND, DNP)
• Certified in Colorado or ability to be certified in Colorado as an advanced practice nurse for pediatric population (CNS, PNP, FNP)
• Prescriptive authority or currently eligible for prescriptive authority as an advanced practice nurse OR PA-C
• Certification as Physician's Assistant
• Experience managing pediatric patients

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in pediatric pain assessment and management
• At least 2-years' experience as an advanced practice pediatric provider

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to establish and…