Cardiac ICU Nurse Practitioner – Pediatric Acute Care

Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 114,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center seeks an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with Pediatric Acute Care certification to join the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. The role spans newborns to adults in a highly specialized setting, with day/night rotation and a 40-hour schedule.

The CICU provides expert care for congenital and acquired heart disease with an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include advanced practice care in CICU, postoperative management, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Masters degree in related field required.
• Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree preferred/required for subspecialty.
• Licensure and certification in accordance with privileges.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced practice care to critically ill cardiac patients in CICU.
• Manage complex postoperative cardiothoracic surgical patients.
• Collaborate with cardiology and critical care teams to optimize outcomes.
• participate in quality improvement and evidence-based practices.
• Document care plans and ensure regulatory compliance.

Education

Masters degree in related field

Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree

Licensure and certification per Privileges

Job description

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center seeks an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with Pediatric Acute Care certification to join the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. The role spans newborns to adults in a highly specialized setting, with day/night rotation and a 40-hour schedule.

The CICU provides expert care for congenital and acquired heart disease with an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include advanced practice care in CICU, postoperative management, and collaboration with