Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant - Pediatric Critical Care; PICU

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Rotating (United States of America)

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career.

CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non‑discriminatory means.

Join our team and help provide high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill pediatric patients in a dynamic and supportive environment.

We are offering a $20,000 bonus to experienced Advanced Practice Providers (NPs/PAs) with 2 or more years of ICU and/or critical care experience.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is hiring APPs to join the Pediatric Critical Care team. The team works across the Philadelphia and King of Prussia campuses staffing the 24‑bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Philadelphia, 75‑bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Philadelphia, and 14‑bed PICU at the King of Prussia Hospital.

The PCU, housed within the critical care complex, cares for trach‑ and vent‑dependent patients that vary in age from infant through young adult. The PICUs admit infants, children, and adolescents who are critically ill or injured. Patient diagnoses cover a broad range but commonly include acute respiratory failure, severe infection, poisoning, drug overdose, trauma, extensive surgery, congenital anomalies, and immunological disorders.

The team consists of over 30 APPs working a rotating schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Providers who are new‑to‑practice will receive a robust 16‑20 week training inclusive of clinical, didactic, and simulation‑based education as part of the Advanced Practice Clinical Immersion Program.

To learn more about our Center for Advanced Practice and innovative programs for our APPs, please visit 'https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).'.

• Assess the complex acute, critical and chronically ill patient for urgent and emergent conditions. Uses relevant data to evaluate for physiologic instability. Utilizes the data to formulate a plan of care.
• Performs therapeutic interventions to stabilize acute and critical health problems. Specific interventions are listed in the Scope of Practice Document and approved as a part of the credentialing/privileging process.
• Analyzes the indications, contraindications, risk of complications and cost‑benefits of therapeutic interventions.
• Manages the plan of care through evaluation, modification and documentation according to the patient’s response to therapy. Manages changes in condition with a focus on optimizing the patient outcomes.
• Incorporates health promotion, health protection and injury prevention measures into the plan of care within the context of the complex acute, critical and chronic illness.
• Facilitates the patient’s transitions between and within health care settings.
• Serves as an educational resource to the patient/family, nursing staff, and provider team. Acts as a consultant to multidisciplinary health care team members.
• Participates in scholarly activities including research and education. Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate educational offerings. Participates in the professional development of others. Acts as a preceptor and mentor to support the development of nurses, nurse practitioners, students, and other health care providers.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety by speaking up about safety issues and changing practice to enhance safety. Shares errors or potential errors…