Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neuro Critical Care

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's in Phoenix, Arizona is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join their Pediatric Neurology Critical Care team. This role focuses on caring for critically ill neonates, children, and adolescents within a leading pediatric neuroscience program.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of pediatric experience, hold the appropriate certifications, and possess strong communication skills for collaborative practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Arizona.
• Minimum of 3 years pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient management for critically ill pediatric neurology patients.
• Perform history and physical examinations, develop care plans, and coordinate multidisciplinary care.
• Collaborate with consulting services and intensive care teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative practice

Education

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification

Job description

Program Overview

Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Pediatric Neurology Critical Care team at Phoenix Children’s. The role involves caring for critically ill neonates, children, and adolescents with neurological disease and injury in a premier pediatric neuroscience program.

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.