APRN CVICU Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

1200 MH-Memphis Hospitals; Dixie Homes (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

1200 MH-Memphis Hospitals in Dixie Homes, TN, is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse to collaborate with physicians and lead clinical care teams. The role involves providing advanced-level patient care and serving as a clinical expert and educator.

Successful candidates will possess a Master’s Degree in Advanced Practice Nursing and have at least 3-5 years of clinical experience. Various nursing licenses and certifications are required, along with a commitment to education and quality improvement in patient care.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Advanced Practice Nursing required.
• 3-5 years of clinical practice experience needed.
• Licenses in multiple states (TN, MS, AR) for Advanced Practice Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced direct and indirect care to patients.
• Lead staff education programs for patient population needs.
• Serve as an evidence-based consultant and researcher.

Skills

Advanced nursing concepts

Clinical expertise

Consultation

Research skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Advanced Practice Nursing

Doctorate in Advanced Practice Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

DEA license

National Certification: Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Role Overview

Advanced Practice Nurse collaborates with physician sponsor(s) to provide leadership of the clinical care team and act as a change agent for a specific patient population, incorporating roles as clinical expert, consultant, educator, researcher, and nurse leader.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced-level direct and indirect care to individual patients/families and/or groups of patients/families, in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Lead and collaborate with other health professionals to establish staff education programs that address the specific needs of patient populations.
• Serve as an evidence‑based consultant and researcher, collaborating with researchers, other professionals, divisions, and departments to generate knowledge and implement practice changes rooted in research and quality improvement processes.
• Provide clinical leadership to meet system, organizational, division, and departmental goals, demonstrating accountability for professional responsibilities and self‑development.

Education and Credentials

Education Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Advanced Practice Nursing (required)
• Doctorate in Advanced Practice Nursing (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications:

• Advanced Practice Nurse – Tennessee Board of Nursing (TN)
• Advanced Practice Nurse – Mississippi Board of Nursing (MS)
• Advanced Practice Nurse – Arkansas State Board of Nursing (AR)
• Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (BLS)
• DEA license
• Registered Nurse – Arkansas, Memphis (state boards)
• Registered Nurse – Mississippi, Memphis
• Registered Nurse – Tennessee, Memphis
• National Certification: Nurse Practitioner (ANCC, AANP, AACN, CPNP, NCC)
• Specialty Certifications: Pediatric Nursing, Critical Care, etc.

Experience

3–5 years of general nursing or clinical practice experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficiency in advanced nursing concepts, principles, and professional techniques demonstrated through a master’s degree or higher in nursing specialty and national specialty certification as a nurse practitioner.

Supervision

No supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

Frequent invasive and non‑invasive patient contact; exposure to patient body fluids and hazardous materials; ability to react quickly to emergencies; handling or administering narcotics; lifting and carrying up to 50lbs without assistance; pushing and pulling up to 250lbs; ability to sit, stand, walk, squat, kneel, reach, twist, crawl, and bend; repetitive hand and wrist motions; use of hands and feet for coordinated motions; good hand‑eye coordination.