Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - CVICU

New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner Association; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner Association is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) in Phoenix. This role involves caring for acutely ill patients, developing plans of care, performing critical procedures, and participating in education for staff and trainees.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of ICU nursing experience, preferably in a CVICU setting, and be ready to work autonomously within a collaborative team of specialists. Hours may vary, including day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of ICU experience as a bedside RN, preferably in CVICU.
• Strong clinical experience in an ICU setting as a student is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health history and physical assessments.
• Order and prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Formulate family-centered plans of care.
• Utilize evidence-based practice for plans of care.
• Serve as an educational resource for various healthcare teams.

Skills

ICU experience

Clinical skills in intensive care

Patient care planning

Education and training abilities

Job description

Position Details

Department: PCMGM-MAIN | CVICU Faculty

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 8am-5pm

Category: Advanced Practice Clinicians

Posting #: 792256

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join a collaborative group of highly autonomous APPs. The APP is part of a team caring for acutely ill patients in the ICU whose condition can change rapidly. Responsibilities include developing a plan of care for the patient load, presenting the plan to the attending physician and medical team, carrying out the plan throughout the day, and adjusting the plan as the patient’s condition changes. The APP performs procedures such as endotracheal intubation, central venous and arterial line placement, chest tube placement and removal, intracardiac line removal, and temporary pacing wire removal. The APP is expected to participate in both formal and informal education for the CVICU RNs and MD fellows, and actively participate in all division‑related meetings. Hours are varied and may include day shifts, night shifts, weekends, and holidays; the APP functions as a licensed independent practitioner (LIP) who works collaboratively with cardiac intensivists, cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, pediatric surgeons, and other subspecialists under the supervision of the Division Chief and Director of Advanced Practice Services.

Qualifications

An ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of ICU experience as a bedside RN, preferably in the CVICU setting, and strong clinical experience in an ICU setting as a student. These items are not mandatory but considered advantageous.

Position Duties

• Conduct comprehensive health history, physical assessments, and plans for infants, children, and young adults with acute and chronic health conditions.
• Order and prescribe pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic interventions, and perform other therapeutic or corrective measures to treat illness and improve health status.
• Formulate family‑centered plans of care and perform daily documentation as necessary. Collaborate and coordinate care with other team members.
• Collect and analyze data when necessary.
• Perform any needed advanced procedures associated with the credentialing process (e.g., DOP).
• Utilize the most up‑to‑date, evidence‑based practice for plans of care and modify plans according to family needs and effectiveness.
• Serve as an educational resource to patients, families, nursing staff, provider teams, and other health care teams as needed.
• Participate in professional development by maintaining required competencies, certifying body renewals, seeking educational offerings, and contributing to the development of others, including Advanced Practice Provider students, residents, and medical students.
• Demonstrate commitment to patient safety by raising concerns appropriately, reporting through correct channels, and ensuring changes of practice when necessary.
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as requested.