Pediatric Cardiac ICU NP/PA — Advanced Practice

Children; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 157,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Generous paid time off and CME

Retirement plan with employer matching

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Children’s Minnesota, in Minneapolis, seeks a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join its CVICU team. You will deliver expert care for critically ill pediatric cardiac patients, including perioperative management and advanced procedures, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Master’s degree, PNP-AC or PA-C certification, and 1–2 years in a pediatric CVICU or similar setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited program.
• Current national certification as Acute Care Pediatric NP (PNP-AC) or PA-C.
• 1–2 years in a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit or comparable high-acuity setting.
• Advanced knowledge of pediatric cardiology and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Proficiency in performing advanced procedures (arterial/central lines, intubation, chest tube).

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care to critically ill pediatric cardiac patients, including pre- and post-operative management and hemodynamic stabilization.
• Perform advanced procedures such as arterial/central line placement, intubation, and chest tube insertion.
• 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 treatments.
• Provide coverage for day, night, and weekend shifts in a 24/7 high-acuity CVICU setting.

Education

Master's degree or higher

PNP-AC or PA-C certification

1–2 years pediatric CVICU or high-acuity experience

Advanced pediatric cardiology knowledge

Advanced procedures proficiency

Job description

Children’s Minnesota, in Minneapolis, seeks a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join its CVICU team. You will deliver expert care for critically ill pediatric cardiac patients, including perioperative management and advanced procedures, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Master’s degree, PNP-AC or PA-C certification, and 1–2 years in a pediatric CVICU or similar setting.