Periop Nurse Practitioner Flex

Job Overview

Perioperative Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are integral members of the surgical care team, working in collaboration with anesthesiology, surgery, nursing, and other professionals to manage pre‑surgical care. In this role, APPs complete histories and physicals for surgical candidates, coordinate with surgical and anesthesia teams, and address pre‑operative needs. Responsibilities include managing chronic and acute conditions, facilitating consultations, promoting education, contributing to quality and scholarly efforts, supporting fiscal stewardship, and advancing professional development.

• Department
  Perioperative APPs
• Position Status
  Flex, not eligible for benefits
• Shift
  6am–2:30pm, shifts may vary
  Coverage at Anschutz, Broomfield, and Highlands Ranch locations
• Salary Information
  Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
  Hourly Rate of Pay: $62.29
• Eligible Incentives
  This position is eligible for relocation benefits (100 mi. or greater) – benefit amount based on relocation region.

• Family‑Centered Care:
  • Provides age‑specific and culturally sensitive care that centers on the patient and family.
  • Advocates for the needs, values, and preferences of the patient, family, and caregivers.
  • Promotes patient and family self‑management through education and engagement.
• Teamwork and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  
  • Communicates and documents clearly with care team members to ensure integrated pediatric care.
  • Delegates monitoring, assessment, and interventions based on patient needs and caregiver scope of practice and ensures appropriate follow‑through.
  • Coordinates referrals and discusses recommendations with patients, families, and caregivers.
• Quality and Safety:
  • Participates in quality improvement and research efforts to improve care processes and outcomes.
  • Applies evidence‑based practice and critical thinking to clinical decision‑making.
    
    Maintains awareness of and contributes to departmental safety protocols and reporting.
  • Maintains clinical competence through continuing education, licensure requirements, and appropriate use of decision‑support tools.
  • Uses targeted interventions and patient/family education to support safety and health promotion.
• Leadership and Professionalism:
  • Provides leadership in managing patient care for optimal quality and cost‑effectiveness.
  • Models professionalism in communication, conduct, and collaboration.
  • Sets and pursues developmental goals based on feedback, appraisal, and peer review.
  • Engages in lifelong learning to improve clinical skills and role performance.
  • Serves as a preceptor, mentor, and role model to others in the clinical setting.
  • Shares expertise and learning to support the growth of peers and team members.
  • Participates in local and hospital‑wide committees or initiatives to advance APRN practice, policy, or quality of care.

• Degrees
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Master's Degree Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Experience
  • Three (3) years combined experience as RN or PNP
• Licenses & Certifications
  • Registered Nurse (RN) License
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
  • Primary Care, Acute Care, or Dual Acute/Primary Care certification
  • BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association required
  • Prescriptive Authority
  • DEA
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred

As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid sick leave and a robust wellness program.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non‑job‑related information.

The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents:
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