Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - CVICU

Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota•Minneapolis, MN

15d

About The Position

About Children’s Minnesota Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry. Join Our Elite Team as a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Advanced Practice Provider Are you a top-tier Advanced Practice Provider (APP) driven by the challenge of providing cutting-edge care to critically ill children with complex cardiac conditions? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where your expertise directly impacts young lives? Our nationally recognized Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) seeks a passionate and exceptional APP to join our world-class team. Children's Minnesota's cardiac program is the largest pediatric cardiac program in Minnesota, renowned for its commitment to excellence in pediatric cardiac care. Our CVICU is a state-of-the-art facility equipped with the latest technology and staffed by a multidisciplinary team of highly skilled physicians, nurses, and APPs. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, family-centered care while pushing the boundaries of innovation in pediatric cardiology. Position Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate) to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will: Provide expert clinical care to critically ill pediatric cardiac patients, including pre- and post-operative management, hemodynamic stabilization, and complex respiratory support. Perform advanced procedures, including but not limited to, arterial and central line placement, endotracheal intubation, and chest tube insertion. Collaborate closely with attending physicians, surgeons, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans. Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives and research projects. Educate patients, families, and other healthcare professionals on complex cardiac conditions and treatment strategies. Provide coverage for day, night, and weekend shifts, contributing to a 24/7, high-acuity environment. A service week model to mirror the Attending MD schedule is challenging, but enhances continuity of care for the patients and their families. A self-scheduling model provides customized time off to help with work life balance. Demonstrate exceptional critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Requirements

Master's degree or higher from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate program.
Current national certification as an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC) or Physician Assistant (PA-C).
Ideally 1-2 years of experience working in a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit or a comparable high-acuity setting.
Advanced knowledge of pediatric cardiology, critical care medicine, and hemodynamic monitoring.
Proficiency in performing advanced procedures.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
BLS and PALS certification required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ECMO management.
Experience with ventricular assist devices (VADs).
Participation in research and quality improvement initiatives.
Fellowship training in pediatric critical care or pediatric cardiology.

Responsibilities

Provide expert clinical care to critically ill pediatric cardiac patients, including pre- and post-operative management, hemodynamic stabilization, and complex respiratory support.
Perform advanced procedures, including but not limited to, arterial and central line placement, endotracheal intubation, and chest tube insertion.
Collaborate closely with attending physicians, surgeons, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives and research projects.
Educate patients, families, and other healthcare professionals on complex cardiac conditions and treatment strategies.
Provide coverage for day, night, and weekend shifts, contributing to a 24/7, high-acuity environment.
Demonstrate exceptional critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.