Acute Care (PNP-AC) or (PA-C)

St. Cloud Orthopedics; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 155,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Minnesota, a leading pediatric cardiovascular program in Minnesota, seeks an experienced clinician to care for critically ill pediatric cardiac patients in the CVICU. The role encompasses pre- and post-operative management, hemodynamic stabilization, and complex respiratory support.

Responsibilities include performing arterial/central line placements, endotracheal intubation, and chest tube insertions, while collaborating with physicians and surgeons to implement individualized care

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current national certification as an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC) or Physician Assistant (PA-C).
• Ideally 1-2 years of experience in Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit or similar high-acuity setting.
• Advanced knowledge of pediatric cardiology, critical care medicine, and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Proficiency in performing advanced procedures.
• BLS and PALS certification required.
• Fellowship training in pediatric critical care or pediatric cardiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care to critically ill pediatric cardiac patients, including pre-and post-operative management, hemodynamic stabilization, and complex respiratory support.
• Perform advanced procedures, including arterial and central line placement, endotracheal intubation, and chest tube insertion.
• Collaborate with attending physicians, surgeons, and the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans.
• Provide 24/7 coverage across day, night, and weekend shifts in a high-acuity environment.

Skills

Critical care experience

Pediatric cardiology knowledge

Advanced procedures proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in NP/PA program

Certification as PNP-AC or PA-C

Tools

BLS

PALS

Fellowship in pediatric critical care or pediatric cardiology (preferred)

Job description

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

As a leading provider o f pediatric cardiology services, Children’s Minnesota is the largest pediatric cardiovascular program in Minnesota, renowned for its commitment to excellence in pediatric cardiac care. Our CVICU is a state-of-the-art facility equipped with the latest technology and staffed by a multidisciplinary team of highly skilled physicians, APPs, and nurses.

POSITION SUMMARY

• Provide expert clinical care to critically ill pediatric cardiac patients, including pre-and post-operative management, hemodynamic stabilization, and complex respiratory support.
• Perform advanced procedures, including but not limited to arterial and central line placement, endotracheal intubation, and chest tube insertion.
• Collaborate closely with attending physicians, surgeons, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Provide coverage for day, night, and weekend shifts, contributing to a 24/7, high-acuity environment – a service week model to mirror the Attending MD enhances continuity of care for the patients and their families.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate program.
• Current national certification as an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC) or Physician Assistant (PA-C).
• Ideally 1-2 years of experience working in a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit or a comparable high-acuity setting.
• Advanced knowledge of pediatric cardiology, critical care medicine, and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Proficiency in performing advanced procedures.
• BLS and PALS certification required.
• Fellowship training in pediatric critical care or pediatric cardiology preferred

COMPENSATION

• $154,970 - $179,970 Annual, Based on 1.0 FTE

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only one in Minnesota devoted exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not for-profit system for more than 100 years, Children’s Minnesota is Minnesota’s only Level I pediatric trauma center inside a hospital dedicated solely to children. Children’s Minnesota offers more than 60 pediatric specialties through its two hospitals, multiple specialty centers and clinics throughout the metro area.

www.childrensmn.org