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Critical Care/ICU Nurse Practitioner

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Tower Health

2024-11-07 10:34:16

Job location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Healthcare & Medical

Job description

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in our Intensive Care Unit to join our team.

Highlights:

  • You will 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 hr 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.
  • 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

    Average number of patients seen - We have a 26 bed PICU that also houses Cardio Thoracic and Burn Patients.

  • Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children in our region.

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