Advanced Practice Provider- Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship Program for new graduate AP

Relocation available

Job summary

Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is seeking Advanced Practice Providers to join the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU).

You will work with pediatric cardiac intensivists, congenital heart surgeons, cardiologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other team members to deliver high-acuity care for infants and children with complex heart disease. The role emphasizes evidence-based care, family education, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Certification as a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC).
• Eligibility for Tennessee licensure and credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations.
• Develop differential diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Manage critically ill pediatric cardiac patients in collaboration with attending physicians.
• Order, interpret, and integrate diagnostic testing.
• Perform evidence-based clinical management and therapeutic interventions.
• Facilitate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Coordinate care across disciplines and care settings.
• Provide patient and family-centered education and support.
• Document care accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record.
• Participate in quality improvement, professional development, and scholarly activities.

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

CPNP-AC certification

Eligibility for Tennessee licensure and credentialing

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

NCCPA certification

Eligibility for Tennessee licensure and credentialing (PA track)

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt Health : With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region's largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you'll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Organization:

PCICU

Job Summary:

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is an integral member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, delivering expert care in the Critical Care setting. This role involves managing high-acuity intensive care unit (ICU) patients with unstable conditions who require intensive oversight, frequent rounding, and specialized care. Patients may include those in medical and surgical ICUs with complex needs requiring advanced interventions. The APP is responsible for managing complex conditions while ensuring delivery of safe, high-quality care. This role requires advanced medical knowledge, clinical judgment, technical proficiency, professionalism, and excellent interpersonal communication skills. The APP is also accountable for timely and compliant documentation, ongoing professional development, and competency validation. With a strong foundation of medical knowledge, the APP combines evidence-based practice with clinical expertise to meet the unique needs of critical care patients. .

Position Hours:

• Full-Time
• Nights
• 3 Shifts Per Week

Join a nationally recognized pediatric cardiac critical care team. Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is seeking APPs to join our highly specialized Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU) team. As an Advanced Practice Provider, you will work collaboratively with pediatric cardiac intensivists, congenital heart surgeons, cardiologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other multidisciplinary team members to provide exceptional care for infants, children, and adolescents with complex congenital and acquired heart disease. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a high-acuity environment while contributing to innovative patient care, education, and quality improvement initiatives.

About the PCICU

The Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit provides comprehensive care for critically ill children with congenital and acquired heart disease. The team manages patients across the continuum of cardiac care, including:

• Preoperative and postoperative congenital heart surgery
• Complex cardiac medical management
• Transplant care
• Multidisciplinary cardiac critical care

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations
• Develop differential diagnoses and treatment plans
• Manage critically ill pediatric cardiac patients in collaboration with attending physicians
• Order, interpret, and integrate diagnostic testing
• Perform evidence-based clinical management and therapeutic interventions
• Facilitate admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Coordinate care across disciplines and care settings
• Provide patient and family-centered education and support
• Document care accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record
• Participate in quality improvement, professional development, and scholarly activities

Qualifications

Required

• For Nurse Practitioners:
• Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Certification as a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC)
• Eligibility for Tennessee licensure and credentialing
• For Physician Assistants:
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• NCCPA certification
• Eligibility for Tennessee licensure and credentialing

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Advanced Practice Provider experience in pediatric critical care, cardiac critical care, or acute care
• New graduate CPNP-AC candidates with pediatric RN experience
• New graduate PA candidates with EMT experience and/or pediatric clinical rotation experience
• Strong interest in pediatric cardiac critical care

Why Vanderbilt?

Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is consistently recognized as one of the nation's leading children's hospitals and serves as a regional referral center for complex pediatric cardiac care. APPs are valued members of the care team and enjoy access to:

• A collaborative multidisciplinary practice environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Participation in research and quality initiatives
• Leadership development opportunities
• Mentorship Program for new graduate APPs

A vibrant and growing healthcare community in Nashville, Tennessee

Relocation available for candidates over 100+ miles from Nashvill