Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - CVICU

Wapa; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wapa is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) team in Phoenix. This role involves providing high-quality care to acutely ill patients, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and participating in educational activities for staff.

The ideal candidate will have significant ICU experience and be comfortable with advanced procedures and independent patient care. The position offers a dynamic work environment with varied shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of ICU experience as a bedside RN.
• Strong clinical experience in an ICU setting as a student.
• Familiarity with advanced practice provider duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health history and physical assessments.
• Order and prescribe interventions for patient care.
• Collaborate and coordinate care with other team members.
• Participate in professional development and maintain competencies.

Skills

ICU experience

Clinical assessments

Patient care planning

Advanced procedures

Education for nursing staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

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.