12/03/2013

Role of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners in the CVICU


The advanced practice nurse in the role of Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit is a member of the team that cares for severely ill heart patients aged 0-18 in a CVICU specialty setting.  They provide critical care for patients with congenital or acquired heart disease including admission histories and physicals, plans of care and day to day management (in collaboration with the attending) of CVICU patients.  The Advanced Practice Practitioner also initiates referrals and follow up on consults to other providers.

The changing health care environment and provider shortage have required acute care pediatric nurse practitioners (AC PNPs) to play a vital role in hospital-based, subspecialty surgical services, including cardiac care. Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners are part of a multidisciplinary team providing care for children with congenital heart disease after heart surgery. They provide high-quality, cost-effective care to acute and critically ill children across the country. 

Looking for a new opportunity in the Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit?  Take a look at these exceptional jobs across the country. 

PNP, CVICU - San Diego, CA
This is an amazing opportunity for an experienced PNP to join the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at this leading academic children's hospital in sunny San Diego!  The PNP in this role is a member of the CVICU team that provides cardiac critical care for newborns, children and young adults with congenital or acquired heart disease in this brand new 30 bed unit.  From admission through discharge, cardiology and cardiovascular surgery patients receive comprehensive critical care in the unit. Learn more about salary and benefits.

PNP, CVICU - Orange, CA
This leading children's hospital on the West coast has an opportunity for a PNP to join their cardiology team in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.  The advanced practice provider in this role is a clinical expert in the management of expert care for pediatric patients with congenital or acquired heart disease and their families.  The Nurse Practitioner in this 12 bed CVICU plans, implements and monitors plans of care for their critically ill patients.  They order and interpret laboratory and radiographic tests in addition to performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.  Learn more about salary and benefits.

PNP - CVICU- Dallas, TX
We currently have a great opportunity for an experienced PNP in the CVICU of this leading academic children's hospital in Dallas, TX.  The advanced practice nurse in the role of PNP in the CVICU is a member of the team that cares for severely ill heart patients aged 0-18 in the 21 bed CVICU specialty setting.  The Heart Center performs 500 cardiac surgeries and 300 open heart procedures annually, and the CVICU is staffed with intensivists who are trained in cardiac and critical care medicine.  This full-time position is open to Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs).  Learn more about salary and benefits.  


To inquire about these jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com

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