Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pediatric Critical Care Nocturnist (Commitment Bonus)

Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to deliver essential patient care for critically ill pediatric patients. This role entails collaborating within a multidisciplinary team in the pediatric ICU, providing critical assessments, and managing complex cases. Candidates must hold appropriate licensure as NP or PA, along with relevant certifications and experience in acute care. Competitive salary and a commitment bonus offered.

Qualifications

• Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensure required.
• Preferred 2+ years of ICU experience.
• Certifications: PNP-AC for NPs and PA-C for PAs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for critically ill pediatric patients.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians for care management.
• Participate in rapid response and code blue teams.

Skills

Independent decision-making

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of accredited MSN or DNP Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program

Graduate of ARC-accredited Physician Assistant Program

Job description

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (PCCM) Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

***This position is eligible for a $10,000 Commitment bonus, & Relocation Assistance is available ***

Job Location – Duke University Hospital

Job Summary

The DukeHospital Pediatric Critical Care MedicineAdvanced Practice Provider (APP), includes both Nurse Practitioner (NP) and/or Physician Assistant (PA), provides direct patient care services for critically ill pediatric patients aged 0-21with acute, complex, critical, and chronic illness across a variety of care settings. It is appropriate for the APP to provide care for an aging pediatric patient beyond the age of 21 with a pediatric condition for a limited period of time . Pediatric Critical Care medicine APPs will care for patients in the Pediatric Intensive Care unit (PICU), Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care unit (PCICU), and Pediatric Progressive Care Unit (PPCU). In addition, APPs will provide critical care management on the Rapid Response and Code blue teams.

Utilizing acquired knowledge of physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology, the PCCM APP exercises independent decision-making in assessing, diagnosing, and developing the plan of care for patients on the PCCM service. In collaboration and consultation with the supervising physician, the PCCM APP contributes to excellence in patient care. As an advanced practice provider, the PCCM APP is additionally involved in education, consultation, research, and leadership throughout the Duke Health System, organization, and profession.

Job Eligibility Requirements

Education

NP: Graduate of an accredited MSN or DNP Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program.

PA: Graduate of ARC-accredited Physician Assistant Program, Master’s Degree or DSc preferred.

Licensure

NP: Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by or recognized by the NCBON with authorization to practice as an NP.

PA: Current license issued by the NCMB with authorization to practice as a Physician Assistant.

Certification

NP: Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification (PNP-AC)

PA: PA-C

Experience

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant experience in a pediatric acute care clinical setting strongly preferred. 2+ years of ICU nursing experience is also preferred.

Life support

BLS

PALS

Recommended: ACLS

Physical and mental requirements :

Able to clearly articulate scope of practice and practices within those guidelines as a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant in the state of North Carolina and within the Duke University Health System.

Able to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively to solve complex problems

Able to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership, and others.

Able to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, perform health assessments, treatment, and follow-up.

Able to record activities, document assessments & interventions; prepare reports and presentations;

Able to use computer and learn new software programs

Able to provide leadership in clinical area of expertise and in meeting organizational goals

Able to navigate the Hospital and DUHS to provide clinical expertise to specific patient populations

Able to withstand prolonged standing and walking with the ability to move or lift at least fifty pounds

Able to remain focused and organized

Able to work collaboratively with all levels of personnel

Job Hours

Night 12-hour shifts

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