Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neuro Critical Care

Nursing Rocks! Concert Series; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join the Pediatric Neurology Critical Care team in downtown Phoenix. This full-time, day-shift role focuses on inpatient care for critically ill neonates, children, and adolescents in a nationally recognized program.

The APP will work with neurologists, intensivists, neurosurgeons, and a multidisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality care, education, and innovative clinical research.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Pediatric Acute Care NP certification is required.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Arizona.
• Minimum of 3 years pediatric experience.
• Neurology experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative practice commitment.
• Experienced candidates preferred; significant pediatric critical care RN background may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient management for critically ill pediatric neurology patients.
• Perform history and physical examinations, develop care plans, coordinate multidisciplinary care.
• Help manage neurologic emergencies and neurocritical care with attending physicians.
• Collaborate with consulting services and intensive care teams.
• Participate in family-centered communication and education.
• Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaborative practice

Education

Nurse Practitioner or PA program

Pediatric Acute Care NP certification

Master's or Doctorate in nursing/related field

Job description

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neuro Critical Care

Job Type

Full-time

Specialty

Critical Care

Shift Type

Day

Experience

Salary not listed

Posted: October 7, 2026

Job Description

Schedule: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pmPosting Note: Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Pediatric Neurology Critical Care Division of Pediatric Neurology Phoenix Children's, a nationally recognized pediatric academic medical center, is seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our growing Pediatric Neurology Critical Care team. This position offers a unique opportunity to practice within one of the nation’s premier pediatric neuroscience programs, featuring a large and collaborative Department of Neurology, an established Pediatric Neurocritical Care service, and a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering cutting-edge care to critically ill neonates, children, and adolescents with neurological disease and injury. About the Program Our pediatric neuroscience center provides comprehensive care for patients with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions. The Neurocritical Care providers works closely with Pediatric, Cardiovascular and Neonatal Intensive Care , Neurosurgery, Neuro-Oncology, Rehabilitation Medicine, and Emergency Medicine to manage patients with:

• Acute brain injury and traumatic brain injury
• Status epilepticus and refractory epilepsy
• Stroke and cerebrovascular disorders
• CNS infections and inflammatory disease
• Neuromuscular disorders
• Hypoxic ischemic injury and altered mental status
• Intracranial pressure monitoring and advanced neuromonitoring

The APP will work alongside nationally recognized pediatric neurologists, intensivists, neurosurgeons, fellows, residents, bedside nursing teams, pharmacists, rehabilitation specialists, and other APPs in a highly collaborative academic environment focused on excellence in patient care, education, innovation, and research.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient management for critically ill pediatric neurology patients
• Perform history and physical examinations, develop care plans, and coordinate multidisciplinary care
• Help manage neurologic emergencies and neurocritical care patients in collaboration with attending physicians.
• Collaborate with consulting services and intensive care teams
• Participate in family-centered communication and education
• Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Arizona
• Minimum of 3 years pediatric experience
• Neurology experience preferred
• Strong communication skills and commitment to collaborative practice
• Experienced candidates preferred; exceptional new graduates with significant pediatric critical care RN experience may be considered

Why Join Phoenix Children's?

At Phoenix Children's, you will join a mission-driven organization committed to advancing pediatric neuroscience care through innovation, discovery, and compassionate patient-centere

Requirements

Master’s or Doctorate degree from an Accreditation Commission for Nursing (ACEN) and/or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited graduate school of nursing in Pediatric Acute care, Pediatric primary care or Family Medicine OR Master’s degree from nationally accredited ARC-PA program (Required)

Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association or obtained by start date (Required)

Current State of Arizona certification as a Nurse Practitioner OR Current State of Arizona certification as a Physician Assistant or obtained by start date (Required)

National board certification to match area of education OR maintain certificate in National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA) (Required)

Phoenix Children's Hospital is a pediatric medical center dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to children. As a leading provider of specialized pediatric care in Arizona, we offer state-of-the-art facilities, advanced medical technologies, and a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals committed to excellence in patient care and nursing practice.