Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant CICU

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is expanding its Advanced Practice Provider team in a state-of-the-art 44-bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at the new Heart Center. You will join a multidisciplinary group supporting infants to adults with congenital and acquired heart disease, with a comprehensive orientation and opportunities in research.

The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, collaboration with Attending physicians, and continuous learning through rounds, simulations, and education

Qualifications

• Graduate degree from an accredited NP or PA program.
• Minimum 2 years of critical care RN/NP/PA experience.
• Massachusetts license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Strong critical thinking in a busy CICU environment.

Responsibilities

• Care for infants, children, and adults with congenital and acquired heart disease in the CICU.
• Pre- and post-operative care, including ventilators and inotropic support.
• Collaborate with the CICU Attending to assess, take medical history, and plan care.
• Participate in CICU rounds, presenting information and updating plans.
• Provide education to staff, patients, and families; engage in ongoing research.

Skills

Critical care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

NP/PA degree

Job description

Position Summary: We are expanding our Advanced Practice Provider team in a state of the art 44 bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit in a new Heart Center here at Boston Children’s Hospital. We are looking for diverse and motivated individuals to join our team here in Boston. When you join our team you will work with a supportive group of Advanced Practice Providers, Attending Physicians and Fellows. You will be responsible for taking care of Pre and Post-operative highly acute cardiac patients, along with children who have cardiac medical needs in the intensive care unit. We have an extensive Orientation Program to prepare you for taking care of these critically ill patients and to thrive here at Boston Children’s. Come join a supportive, multidisciplinary and collaborative team that puts the patient and families first through exceptional care and the latest Pediatric Cardiac Research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing care to infants, children, and adults with congenital and acquired heart disease.
• Caring for patients with both acute and chronic cardiac disease.
• Collaborating with the CICU Attending physician, to conduct patient assessment, medical history, physical exams, and diagnose health and developmental problems.
• Participating in CICU medical rounds, including presentation of clinical information, plan development and continued management and modification of the plan for patients throughout the shift.
• Pre and Post-Op care of critically ill cardiac patients that involves management of ventilators, inotropic support, ECMO, CVVH, emergency situations and sedation titration.
• Procedures such as Intubation and Central lines, will be taught in both Simulation and during real-time, hands-on events.
• Extensive Orientation Program with a designated preceptor, simulation and didactic classes along with hands-on experience. Access to in-person and Zoom lectures by Heart Center experts as well as electronic recordings on OpenPediatrics.
• Participation in ongoing research and committees in the CICU.
• Offer consultation and education to all staff, patients and families.
• Working 40 hours per week, permanent nights, every 3rd weekend and some holidays, including major.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• A graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of critical care RN, NP or PA experience.
• Possess a solid medical knowledge base for cardiopulmonary critical care medicine with an interest in congenital cardiac anomalies.
• Possess critical thinking skills and adaptability on a busy cardiac intensive care unit.
• Communication skills to work collaboratively with medical and surgical colleagues, staff and trainees.

Licensure/ Certifications

• A current license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

This role offers a competitive sign-on bonus ranging from: $5,000 to $20,000, based on your experience. (For those who have not worked at BCH in the past 2 years).

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