Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – or – Physician Assistant
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
As a leading provider of pediatric cardiology services, Children’s Minnesota is the largest pediatric cardiovascular 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, APPs, and nurses.
POSITION SUMMARY
- 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.
- 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 enhances continuity of care for the patients and their families.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
- BLS and PALS certification required.
- Fellowship training in pediatric critical care or pediatric cardiology preferred
Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only one in Minnesota devoted exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system for more than 100 years, Children’s Minnesota is Minnesota’s only Level I pediatric trauma center inside a hospital dedicated solely to children. Children’s Minnesota offers more than 60 pediatric specialties through its two hospitals, multiple specialty centers and clinics throughout the metro area.
Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter to:
Felicia Mead, Senior Provider Recruitment Consultant felicia.mead@childrensmn.org