Join Our 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? If so, 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 and is 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.
*Demonstrate exceptional critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

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.
* 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
* 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.

For questions or consideration please contact:

Felicia Mead, Senior Provider Recruitment Consultant

felicia.mead@childrensmn.org

952-992-5326