PICU Nurse Practitioner - Marshall Pediatrics

Huntington, WV, USA

Posted Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides front-line care and coordination of complex, critically ill patients in the PICU including assessment, diagnosis, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, bedside procedures, and family-centered care of patients and their families.
• Consults and collaborates with acute care providers and interdisciplinary team members on all assigned inpatients during daily rounds.
• Conducts patient assessments, medical histories, physical exams, and diagnosing health and developmental problems.
• Manages therapeutic regimens for patients with both acute and chronic diseases according to approved guidelines.
• Triages patient transport calls and provides consultation.
• Performs clinical procedures and demonstrates competence in clinical skills.
• Performs invasive procedures, including ABG, arterial line, central venous catheter/PICC line placement and intubation assistance.
• Makes independent clinical decisions when required.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills and works collaboratively with medical and surgical colleagues, staff and trainees.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintaining professional affiliations.
• Teaches medical students and resident physicians.
• In this role, NP will have the support of the Pediatric Intensive Care physician while caring for patients in the PICU.
• Performs other duties as described by the department chair.

Education: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.

Experience: A minimum of one-year of critical care experience in medical/surgical nursing, prefer pediatric experience.

License/Registration: Valid state license. Must have current certification and maintain certification from a national certifying body (ANCC, AANP, etc.). Must maintain PALS and ACLS certification.

Practice Setting: Hospital (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)

Patient Population: Neonatal and pediatric patients up to 21 years of age, including trauma, emergency room and surgical services

Shift Details: Full-time position, 12-24 hours rotating shifts