Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Inpatient Cardiology- Helen DeVos Children's[...]

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

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Comprehensive benefits package

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Job summary

Corewell Health in Grand Rapids seeks an Advanced Practice Practitioner (NP or PA) to support the growing Pediatric Congenital Heart inpatient practice at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. The role spans newborns to age 25 across inpatient and outpatient pediatric cardiology, within a collaborative team of APPs.

The ideal candidate has critical care experience, strong clinical assessment skills, and the ability to guide learners and coordinate care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; NP candidates must show completion of an accredited NP program (post-2000) or higher.
• Three years of relevant clinical experience and demonstrated collaboration in a team-based setting.
• Michigan RN/NP license upon hire and credential-specific requirements.
• BLS and NRP certifications required within specified timeframes.
• PA candidates must be graduate of an accredited PA program with PA-C certification and Michigan license.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient care in pediatric cardiac ICU and cardiology floor with cardiology team.
• Manage critically ill patients in collaboration with cardiologist, intensivist, and cardiac surgeon.
• Participate in rounds and adjust care plans; triage calls and consultations.
• Supervise learners (students, residents, fellows) and coordinate with attending physicians.
• Provide prescriptions and relevant testing; coordinate admissions and discharges.

Skills

Critical care experience

Pediatric care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

NP master’s degree (US)

PA master’s degree (US)

Tools

BLS

NRP

PA-C certification

Job description

“The Betz Congenital Heart Center seeks an Advanced Practice Practitioner (NP or PA) to contribute to the extensively growing Pediatric Congenital heart inpatient practice at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.

A successful candidate will work within the Pediatric Cardiology space caring for ages newborn to 25 within the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital locations. Join a collaborative team of 12 APP’s working across in-patient and out-patient care within the Cardiology setting.

Specific Duties

• Primarily inpatient, both in the Pediatric cardiac ICU and cardiology floor service
• Managing critically ill patients in conjunction with a cardiologist, intensivist, and cardiac surgeon
• Participating in daily rounding, collaborating with the team to adjust plans of care
• Triage outside calls and consultations
• Work with a variety of learners (medical students, residents, and fellows) in addition to attendings and APPs
• Consult appropriate services
• Providing prescriptions and appropriate testing for patient care
• Managing the clinical in-basket as needed
• Providing timely communication to patients and staff for management of patient health care needs
• Facilitate admissions, and referrals to community health facilities, agencies and resources
• Discharge patients at the direction of the attending physician, dictate discharge summary and coordinate outpatient care.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Demonstrate knowledge of risk factors and presentations of common medical conditions, and be able to continuously add to that knowledge with experience
• Perform a clinical history and physical assessment that is accurate, concise, relevant and complete, and be able to communicate this both verbally and in the electronic medical record.
• Have experience or education in a critical care setting
• Order and interpret relevant diagnostic studies and synthesize the data to develop and implement plans of care
• Counsel and educate patients, families and communities of care as needed
• Participate in QI/ performance activities and implement standards of care (policies and protocols)

Shifts

This position will have a variable percentage of nights and days (6p-6a and 6a-6p). Candidates interested in higher percentage of nights will be highly considered.

Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner

• Required Master’s Degree. Nurse Practitioners who obtained their education and certification after 2000 must show evidence of completion of a master’s, post-master’s or doctorate from a Nurse Practitioner program that is accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
• 3 years of relevant experience current, relevant clinical experience Required
• Previous experience functioning in a collaborative role Required
• Experience as a Nurse Practitioner Preferred
• LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• LIC-Nurse Practitioner (NP) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required
• CRT-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - AHA American Heart Association 120 Days required

Physician Assistant

• Required Master’s Degree. Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program
• LIC-Physician Assistant - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• CRT-Physician Asst Certified (PA-C) - NCCPA National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Upon Hire required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
• CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association 120 Days required
• CRT-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - AHA American Heart Association 120 Days required

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Location & Employment Details

Primary Location: SITE - 25 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name: Peds Congenital Heart HDVCH - Medical Group West

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

Hours of Work: 12 hours, variable

Days Worked: M-Sun

Weekend Frequency: On-call weekends

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.