PICU Nurse Practitioner — Pediatric Critical Care Leader

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide acute health care to infants, children, and adolescents. This critical role involves assessing patient health, diagnosing conditions, and formulating treatment plans collaboratively with supervising physicians.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of pediatric acute care experience and must hold an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license in Texas. Additional certifications such as BLS and PALS are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a pediatric acute care setting or equivalent.
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license in Texas.
• BLS and PALS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides acute health care to infants, children, and adolescents.
• Collaborates with supervising physician for patient assessment.
• Formulates treatment plans and prescribes medications.

Skills

Knowledge of human behavior and performance

Competent in population-specific needs

Ability to teach patients

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Effective oral and written communication

Ability to utilize computers for documentation

Education

Graduation from an advanced nursing practice program

Job description

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide acute health care to infants, children, and adolescents. This critical role involves assessing patient health, diagnosing conditions, and formulating treatment plans collaboratively with supervising physicians.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of pediatric acute care experience and must hold an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license in Texas. Additional certifications such as BLS and PALS are required.