Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - CVICU

Company: Phoenix Children's
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: May 22, 2025

Job Description:

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - CVICU Apply! Apply! Position DetailsDepartment: PCMG-MAIN - CVICU FacultyLocation: PhoenixShift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 8am-5pmCategory: Advanced Practice CliniciansPosting #: 804320Employee Type: Full-TimePosition SummaryPosting Note: The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join their collaborative group of highly autonomous APPs. The APP in the CVICU is part of a team caring for acutely ill patients in the ICU, whose condition can change rapidly. They are responsible for the developing a plan of care for their patient load, presenting the plan to the attending physician and medical team, carrying out the plan throughout the day, and adjusting the plan as the patient's condition changes. The CVICU APP performs procedures such as endotracheal intubation, central venous and arterial line placement, chest tube placement, chest tube removal, intracardiac line removal, and temporary pacing wire removal. The APP is expected to participate in both formal and in-formal education for the CVICU RNs and MD fellows, and actively participate in all division related meetings.An ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of ICU experience as a bedside RN, preferably in the CVICU setting, as well as strong clinical experience in an ICU setting as a student. However, these items are not a requirement for consideration. An Acute Care Certification is required.The hours worked by the APP in the CVICU are varied, and include day shifts, night shifts, weekends, and holidays. As this is a shift-work and exempt position, the amount of work per week is not always consistent (i.e. you may work 3 days one week and two night shifts the next week). The day shift hours are typically 6:30 am to 5:30 pm, and night shift hours at 4:00 pm to 8:00 am. The APP in the CVICU provides care to a caseload of patients within their scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, regulations, institutional policies, and practice agreements. He/she functions as a licensed independent practitioner (LIP) who works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team including cardiac intensivists, cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, pediatric surgeons, and other subspecialists as needed. The APP only provides care to patients in an inpatient setting. He/she is directly supervised by the Division Chief and Director of Advanced Practice services, under the direction of the Physician-in-chief.This position works in collaboration with the attending physicians and works within their scope of practice to provide excellent clinical care for patients. Plays a critical role in the patient family medical team. Professional who may practice in hospital's inpatient and/or outpatient setting.Position Duties

• Conducts comprehensive health history, physical assessments and plans for infants, children and young adults with acute and chronic health conditions. Utilizes advanced assessment skills to manage a cohort of patients.
• Orders and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, and performs other therapeutic or corrective measures to treat illness and improve health status.
• Formulates family centered plan of care. Performs daily documents as necessary. Collaborated and coordinated care with other team members.
• Collects data and analyzes when necessary.
• Performs any needed advanced procedures that are associated with their credentialing process DOP.
• Utilizes the most up to date and evidence based practice for plan of care and able to alter the plan according to family needs and effectiveness or plan.
• Serves as an educational resource to patient/family/ nursing staff/ provider team and other health care teams as needed.
• Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competences, certifying body renewals, seeking educational offerings when available, and participates in the professional development of others which may include Advanced Practice Provider students, Residents and Medical Students. Acts as a preceptor/mentor for those new in department.
• Demonstrates commitment to patient safety by bring up concerns in appropriate manner, reporting through appropriate channels, and ensuring change of practice when necessary. Demonstrates shared accountability of safe practice.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & ValuesMissionTo advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their familiesVisionPhoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.We realize this vision by:
  • Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
  • Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
  • Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
  • Advocating for the health and well-being of children and familiesValues
    • We place children and families at the center of all we do
    • We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
    • We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
    • We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
    • We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordableApply for this position?First Name *Last Name *Phone *Email Address *Good News! Your email account already has already been registered. Provide your password for quicker access.Password *You must login to continue!Forgot your password? - You may click here to reset it.Resume Upload *Note, ONLY 1 attachment will be visible to system per applicant for all applications per active profile. When you upload your resume, our system will attempt to update your profile here, which may overwrite previously completed fields. The attached file is accepted as the resume. It is also allowable to combine both the resume (positioned first in the file) followed by a cover letter into the one file attachment.Please upload a PDF or DOCX version of your resume. Resumes created in Mac Pages should be exported as PDF before uploadingor drag your file to this boxAre you a current or former employee? *PCH Network ID:PCH Password:SSN:DOB:--Desired pay?How did you hear about this position? College/University Event Direct Mail Employee Referral Internal Transfer Job Board Job Fair Journal Newspaper Open House Professional Association Radio Retained to Agency PCH Website Social Media (FB, Twitter, LinkedIn) OtherWho referred you * Which department do they work in? Do you know their phone number/email?Position Qualifications Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.Education Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain itwithin the timeframe listed in the requirement?
      • Master's or Doctorate degree from an Accreditation Commission for Nursing (ACEN) and/or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited graduate school of nursing in Pediatric Acute care, Pediatric primary care or Family Medicine OR Master's degree from nationally accredited ARC-PA program.RequiredYes NoSpecial Skills Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain itwithin the timeframe listed in the requirement?
        • Excellent interpersonal skills, strong verbal communication, and basic computer skills.RequiredYes NoAdditional Requirements Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain itwithin the timeframe listed in the requirement?
          • Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association or obtained by start date.RequiredYes No
            • Current State of Arizona certification as a Nurse Practitioner OR Current State of Arizona certification as a Physician Assistant or obtained by start date.RequiredYes No
              • National board certification to match area of education OR maintain certificate in National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).RequiredYes NoPhysical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
                • Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly
                • Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
                • Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
                • Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Constantly
                • Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly
                • Physical Requirement - Sitting - Occasionally
                • Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
                • Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently
                • Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
                • Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly
                • Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
                • Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly
                • Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Occasionally
                • Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
                • Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently
                • Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
                • Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
                • Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
                • Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
                • Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
                • Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
                • Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
                • Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - ApplicableI have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirements and occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to applyI Agree

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