Pediatric CVICU- Full Time NP/PA

About the role

The APP will function independently in the inpatient hospital, collaborating with a supervising physician and other members of a multidisciplinary team for cardiac surgical and non-surgical patients in the CVICU. These patients include but are not limited to complex neonatal repairs, VAD, ECMO, and transplant patients.

Responsibilities

• Functions independently to perform age-appropriate, disease-specific history and physical examination of complex acute, critical, and chronic advanced heart failure patients.
• Rounds daily with interdisciplinary team.
• Manages care and treatment plan as the front-line provider for patients.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests, including laboratory and radiologic.
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.
• Maintains documentation of all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner in the patient’s electronic medical record.
• Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team including, but not limited to: physicians, nurses, medical assistants, social workers, pharmacists, dieticians.
• Performs chest tube removals, pacer wire removals, and pediatric ICU procedures including chest tube insertion, central and arterial line access, and intubations.
• Attends, participates, and contributes to group/practice meetings, quality improvement, and policy and procedure development efforts when requested.

Requirements

• Must be approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of North and South Carolina.
• Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in North and South Carolina.
• Must have or be eligible for a DEA license.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and concentrate.
• 2+ years of experience as an APP in a relevant field preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong clinical decision-making abilities.
• Experience with pediatric and neonatal care.
• Knowledge of advanced heart failure management.

Benefits

The APP will enjoy a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more.

Pay

$54.90 - $82.35

Schedule

Rotating shifts, days - 11.5 hours dayshift and 14.5 hour night shift; weekends/holidays required.