Job Responsibilities:- Provides front-line care and coordination of complex, critically ill patients in the PICU including assessment, diagnosis, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, bedside procedures, and family-centered care of patients and their families.
- Consults and collaborates with acute care providers and interdisciplinary team members on all assigned inpatients during daily rounds.
- Conducts patient assessments, medical histories, physical exams, and diagnosing health and developmental problems.
- Manages therapeutic regimens for patients with both acute and chronic diseases according to approved guidelines.
- Manages medical emergencies.
- Triages patient transport calls and provides consultation.
- Performs clinical procedures and demonstrates competence in clinical skills.
- Performs invasive procedures, including ABG, arterial line, central venous catheter/PICC line placement and intubation assistance.
- Makes independent clinical decisions when required.
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills and works collaboratively with medical and surgical colleagues, staff and trainees.
- Participates in professional development activities and maintaining professional affiliations.
- Teaches medical students and resident physicians.
- In this role, NP will have the support of the Pediatric Intensive Care physician while caring for patients in the PICU.
- Performs other duties as described by the department chair.
Education: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
Experience: A minimum of one-year of critical care experience in medical/surgical nursing, prefer pediatric experience.
License/Registration: Valid state license. Must have current certification and maintain certification from a national certifying body (ANCC, AANP, etc.). Must maintain PALS and ACLS certification.
Practice Setting: Hospital (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)
Patient Population: Neonatal and pediatric patients up to 21 years of age, including trauma, emergency room and surgical services
Shift Details: Full-time position, 12-24 hours rotating shifts
Internal applicants must call HR at ext. 11653 to determine eligibility before applying. 
