Pediatric Cardiac CVICU Advanced Practice Provider

Children's Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

CME allowance

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Children’s Minnesota in Minneapolis seeks a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join our nationally recognized CVICU. You will deliver expert care to critically ill pediatric cardiac patients and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a state-of-the-art setting.

The role requires an NP or PA with pediatric cardiology and critical care knowledge, CVC/arterial line skills, and BLS/PALS certification.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited NP or PA program.
• Current national certification as an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC) or Physician Assistant (PA-C).
• Ideally 1–2 years of experience in a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit or high-acuity setting.
• Advanced knowledge of pediatric cardiology, critical care medicine, and hemodynamic monitoring.
• BL S and PALS certification required.
• Proficiency in performing advanced procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care to critically ill pediatric cardiac patients, including pre- and post-operative management and hemodynamic support.
• Perform advanced procedures such as arterial/central line placement, endotracheal intubation, chest tube placement.
• Collaborate with attending physicians, surgeons, and the multidisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives and research projects.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare professionals on complex cardiac conditions and treatment strategies.
• Provide coverage for day, night, and weekend shifts to support a 24/7 high-acuity environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Critical care knowledge

Advanced procedural skills

Education

Master’s degree or higher in NP/PA program

Job description

Children’s Minnesota in Minneapolis seeks a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join our nationally recognized CVICU. You will deliver expert care to critically ill pediatric cardiac patients and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a state-of-the-art setting.

The role requires an NP or PA with pediatric cardiology and critical care knowledge, CVC/arterial line skills, and BLS/PALS certification.