Pediatric Cardiac ICU APRN | Critical Care Leader

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System seeks an experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join the Cardiac ICU team in Miami, FL. You will lead inpatient care for critically ill pediatric patients with primary cardiac conditions, collaborating with cardiology and intensivists.

The role includes ordering and interpreting studies, prescribing medications, coordinating care across teams, educating families, and ensuring safe transitions from ICU to home.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing or DNP required.
• Active Florida APRN license in good standing.
• PNCB pediatric acute care certification required.
• Must maintain BLS, PALS and ACLS certifications.
• Background check must be clear.

Responsibilities

• Lead inpatient rounds and oversee plan of care for cardiac ICU patients.
• Order and interpret studies, prescribe medications, document care in EMR.
• Educate families and facilitate discharge planning.
• Coordinate complex care across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Advanced practice nursing

Critical care

Team communication

Conflict resolution

Independent judgement

Education

Master's Degree of Nursing or DNP

Florida APRN license

Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (PNCB)

American Heart Association BLS

American Heart Association PALS

American Heart Association ACLS

Level II Background Check

Job description

Nicklaus Children's Health System seeks an experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join the Cardiac ICU team in Miami, FL. You will lead inpatient care for critically ill pediatric patients with primary cardiac conditions, collaborating with cardiology and intensivists.

The role includes ordering and interpreting studies, prescribing medications, coordinating care across teams, educating families, and ensuring safe transitions from ICU to home.