PICU Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Day Shift (Phoenix)

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an energetic acute care pediatric nurse practitioner to join our 48-bed PICU. You will collaborate with attending physicians and residents to provide high-acuity care for patients birth to 18 years, across inpatient and satellite units.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, orders and therapies, participation in interprofessional rounds, and education for patients, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an acute care pediatric nurse practitioner program.
• Prior PICU experience preferred but not required for new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive health history, physical assessments and plans for infants, children and young adults with acute and chronic health conditions.
• Uses advanced assessment skills to manage a cohort of patients in collaboration with residents, fellows, and attending physicians.
• Orders and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and performs other therapeutic or corrective measures to treat illness and improve health status.

Skills

PICU experience

Education

Acute care pediatric nurse practitioner program

Job description

Phoenix Children's Hospital in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an energetic acute care pediatric nurse practitioner to join our 48-bed PICU. You will collaborate with attending physicians and residents to provide high-acuity care for patients birth to 18 years, across inpatient and satellite units.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, orders and therapies, participation in interprofessional rounds, and education for patients, families, and staff.