PICU Pediatric NP: Acute & Critical Care Lead

INAAP; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital is seeking an energetic acute care pediatric nurse practitioner to join our PICU team on the main campus. The 48-bed unit cares for patients birth to 18 years old, collaborating with physicians to deliver high-acuity care. The hospital is a level 1 trauma center with robust subspecialty programs.

New graduates are welcome, with PICU RN experience preferred. Practitioners work rotating shifts and contribute to education, research, and continuous improvement in patient

Qualifications

• Graduate of an acute care pediatric nurse practitioner program.
• New graduates accepted; prior PICU RN experience preferred.
• Willing to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive health histories and physical assessments for infants to young adults with acute or chronic conditions.
• Manages a caseload in collaboration with residents, fellows, and attending physicians.
• Orders and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Develops family-centered care plans during interprofessional rounds.
• Performs daily documentation and billing activities.
• Coordinates care with interdisciplinary services and teams.
• Performs critical care procedures including intubations, central line placement, arterial line placement, lumbar punctures, and chest tube placements.
• Applies up-to-date evidence-based practices and adjusts plans as needed.
• Educates patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Engages in professional development and supports colleagues.
• Demonstrates commitment to patient safety and accountability for practice.
• Performs miscellaneous duties, research, and education as needed.

Skills

Acute care NP

PICU experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Critical care procedures

Education

ACNP program graduate

Job description

Phoenix Children's Hospital is seeking an energetic acute care pediatric nurse practitioner to join our PICU team on the main campus. The 48-bed unit cares for patients birth to 18 years old, collaborating with physicians to deliver high-acuity care. The hospital is a level 1 trauma center with robust subspecialty programs.

New graduates are welcome, with PICU RN experience preferred. Practitioners work rotating shifts and contribute to education, research, and continuous improvement in patient