Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Description Of APP Role

Division-Critical Care

Nurse Practitioner only. Accepting a new graduate with PICU nursing experience or experienced Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with ICU experience.

Pediatric Acute Care NP.

• 24/7 coverage, 12‑hour shifts (72 bi‑weekly hours)
• Rotating shifts
• Holidays:
  Yes
• Weekends:
  Yes
• Call:
  Yes

• $114,192–$147,170
• Above salary range is based on 40 scheduled weekly work hours. Please note this position is 36 scheduled weekly work hours.

• Patient Care – Perform history and/or physical exams on patients presenting for care in area of expertise. Assess and diagnose illnesses, including chronic and acute conditions. Formulate, document and monitor a treatment plan. Order and monitor therapeutic interventions including but not limited to diets, laboratory, radiological and diagnostic tests as deemed necessary by patient history and/or physical exam. Provide clinical consultation, order interdisciplinary consults.
  
  Professional practice including but not limited to prescription of medications in accordance with Federal and State Law & Rules and CCHMC policy. Attains and maintains competency in subspecialty practice, skills and procedures in accordance with Joint Commission standards for focused (FPPE) and ongoing (OPPE) professional practice evaluation.
• Outcomes Identification and Planning – Develops outcomes as measurable goals that provide direction for continuity of care & consistency among providers. Develops, prioritizes, evaluates & modifies an individualized comprehensive plan of care. Addresses each diagnosis or issue, as appropriate. Derives outcomes & plans of care that involve the patient/family/caregiver when possible & are realistic to the patient/family/caregiver capabilities & resources. Considers risks/benefits, costs, clinical effectiveness, current scientific evidence/clinical guidelines & clinical expertise to formulate interventions, treatments & outcomes.
  
  Incorporates new knowledge & strategies to initiate change in practice if desired outcomes not achieved. Maintains documentation & updates accordingly outcomes, goals & the plan of care.
• Professional Practice – Maintain professional behaviors aligned with core values and care standards, participate in quality improvement activities or research to improve the care delivery process & patient care outcomes. Participate in lifelong learning and professional development activities that improves skills & competence in clinical practice/role performance. Serve as preceptor, role model, or mentor;
  Contribute to the professional development of peers/colleagues to improve pediatric health care & to foster the professions growth. Integrate ethical considerations & research findings into practice;
  Provide leadership by participating on committees or in professional organizations, or writing/publishing/presenting. Advocate for the pediatric patient/family/caregiver. Serve as a leader, influencing both healthcare/APRN practice & policy.
• Care Management – Maintains competency in skills/procedures;
  Promotes self‑management & family centered care;
  Employs diverse & complex strategies, interventions, & teaching to promote health & a safe environment;
  Provides leadership in care management to achieve optimal quality, cost‑effective care;
  Documents & communicates with healthcare team members to achieve an integrated delivery of pediatric care services;
  Delegates appropriate monitoring, assessment, & interventions according to the patient and scope of practice of the caregiver;
  Provides consultation to influence the identified plan of care, to enhance the abilities of others to provide health care, and to effect change in the healthcare system;
  Makes appropriate referrals and discusses recommendations with patient/family/caregiver;
  Orders and/or performs appropriate treatments, therapies, & procedures that are based on current knowledge, research, & practice;
  Provides patient/family/caregiver with diagnostic & laboratory results as well as actual/potential benefits, limitations, & adverse effects of proposed therapies.
• Evaluation – Uses a systematic, ongoing evaluation…