Nurse Practitioner - PICU

Nurse Practitioner - PICU

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Position Overview:

Seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in our Intensive Care Unit to join our team. The PNP is responsible for a practice that demonstrates a high level of autonomy, clinical decision making and advanced skill in management and treatment of complex illnesses in the critical care environment.

The PNP provides leadership and clinical support for the interdisciplinary team in the PICU/CCU/SCU, engages in research and quality management activities and participates in multidisciplinary educational activities.

Procedures expected to perform in the hospital setting: Endo tracheal Intubation, Arterial and Central Venous Line Placement, Chest tube placement, Bedside Procedural Sedation, Spinal Taps.

Highlights:

• Join a team of 7 attending Physicians, 7 Nurse Practitioners.
• The unit is covered 24/7 by 2 Mid-level providers. The Hours of coverage vary 7a-4p, 4p-8a, and 7a-8a. Your shifts will vary throughout the month.
• Weekend and holiday coverage is expected. There are (3) 25 hour shifts of weekend time per month. Usually, one Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
• There is call associated with this position - It will vary, minimum of 6 calls per month. Shifts will vary according to need.
• 26 bed PICU that also houses Cardio Thoracic and Burn Patients.
• Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers

Qualifications:

• Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License
• Pennsylvania Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner License
• Minimum one (1) year of recent Pediatric Intensive Care Unit experience

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Retirement Savings plan with employer automatic contribution and match
• Malpractice Tail coverage included
• Paid Time Off, Generous allowance
• Bonuses: Retention bonus
• CME: Time and financial support
• Relocation Assistance provided