Pediatric Critical Care APP (NP/PA) – CICU Lead

UVA Health; Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous PTO

Retirement savings

Disability coverage

HSAs & FSAs

Certification & Education support

Job summary

UVA Health Children’s Hospital is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join Pediatric Critical Care and Cardiac Critical Care teams. The role involves direct care for critically ill children (0-21) in a 25-bed unit with congenital heart disease, heart failure, and transplant programs.

Opportunities for research, QI, and leadership exist as the program expands into a new space in 2028. Onboarding ranges from 6 to 12 months for new practitioners, with emphasis on collaboration, education, and

Qualifications

• Graduate degree from an accredited nursing or PA program.
• Licensure as NP or PA in Virginia; RN licensure if NP.
• Current BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP as required by position.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with critical care team to manage acutely ill children.
• Participate in quality improvement and program development initiatives.
• Educate students and staff; provide clinical leadership and mentorship.

Skills

Critical care

Pediatric care

Leadership

Education/teaching

Education

Master’s degree in nursing or physician assistant

Job description

UVA Health Children’s Hospital is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join Pediatric Critical Care and Cardiac Critical Care teams. The role involves direct care for critically ill children (0-21) in a 25-bed unit with congenital heart disease, heart failure, and transplant programs.

Opportunities for research, QI, and leadership exist as the program expands into a new space in 2028. Onboarding ranges from 6 to 12 months for new practitioners, with emphasis on collaboration, education, and