Children’s Hospital Colorado is one of the nation’s premier pediatric healthcare systems and has been consistently recognized among the top children’s hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in pediatric clinical care, research, education, quality, and patient safety, while maintaining Magnet® designation for nursing excellence and a longstanding commitment to evidence-based, family-centered care. Children’s Hospital Colorado is the primary pediatric teaching hospital for the University of Colorado School of Medicine and is closely integrated with the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. As the largest academic health sciences center in the Rocky Mountain region, CU Anschutz brings together six health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and nationally recognized clinical, research, and educational programs. This academic partnership allows Children’s Hospital Colorado physicians and advanced practice providers to participate in cutting-edge research, educate the next generation of healthcare professionals, and rapidly translate scientific discoveries into innovative, evidence-based care for children.
The Children’s Hospital Colorado campus in Colorado Springs opened in 2019 as southern Colorado’s first full-service pediatric hospital. This 294,000-square-foot, six-story facility provides advanced pediatric and neonatal care closer to home for families not only in Southern Colorado, but a seven-state region including Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska, Kansas, New Mexico, and South Dakota. The hospital offers approximately 115 inpatient beds, including more than 50-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), 16-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), a Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, and pediatric medical-surgical inpatient units. It is also home to southern Colorado’s only dedicated pediatric Emergency Department, Level 2 Pediatric Trauma center, and the region’s first pediatric-only operating rooms, pediatric oncology and infusion services, advanced imaging, pediatric sleep laboratory and comprehensive pediatric specialty care.
The Division of Pediatric Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine has a full-time (1.0 FTE) faculty position available at the rank of Instructor for a Pediatric General Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA). Under the direction of the full-time faculty or designee, this position provides inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical care services at Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO), Colorado Springs.
Key Responsibilities:
·The candidate will be expected to provide independent clinical services primarily for General Pediatric Surgical patients of the Children’s Hospital Colorado-Colorado Springs.
·Duties will include primarily inpatient with some outpatient clinical responsibilities related to a full spectrum of general pediatric surgical patients with a heavy emphasis on trauma and neonatal care.
·Representative responsibilities will include:
oinitial patient assessments/consults,
otimed response to trauma activations,
operforming primary and secondary surveys, comprehensive general management of trauma patients,
orounding on hospitalized patients,
oclinical documentation (daily notes, history and physicals, discharge summaries),
opatient education,
omulti-disciplinary care coordination,
ofirst-assist in OR, clinic (outpatient) care, and performing minor procedures.
·Close collaboration with pediatric general surgeons, sub-specialty surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, intensivists, and hospital medicine will be necessary.
·Professional interaction with referring physicians and staff, emergency medical personnel and primary care providers is essential.
·The candidate will provide care to patients in the pediatric unit, pediatric intensive care unit, newborn intensive care unit, acute care areas, and in the outpatient clinics.
·APP coverage is 24/7 in this hospital; therefore, the work schedule will include days, in-house overnight, weekends and holiday coverage.
Work Location:
Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Colorado Springs, CO
Why Join Us:
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
·Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Master’s degree in Nursing and/or a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
·Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant with prescriptive privileges (of those candidates with a Nurse Practitioner degree, an acute care certification is required)
·Meets and maintains specific requirements of the Nursing Credential Review Board (Nurse Practitioner) and the Medical Review Board (Physician Assistant)
·Current ATLS or successful completion within three months of hire
·Current BLS prior to hire and PALS certifications at time of or within three months of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
●Experience in general surgery, trauma, critical care, and pediatrics preferred
●First assist or surgical assist certification and experience preferred
Conditions of Employment:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
1.A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2.Curriculum vitae / Resume
3.Three professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers
Questions should be directed to: Amanda Rivers - Amanda.Rivers@cuanschutz.edu
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by August 30, 2026.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
$111,010 to $147,840
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
ADA Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
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CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program
