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Inova Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Pediatric Cardiac ICU, Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Physician Assistant (PA)

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What they do

A Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to infant, children and adolescent patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.

$130,891 / year median in Virginia

+26% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Description Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU) Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA), to join our dedicated cardiac critical care team in Fairfax, VA. The
PCICU APP
will play a key role in providing high-acuity, family-centered care to infants, children, and adolescents with complex congenital and acquired heart disease. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits:
Committed to
Team Member Health:
offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
Retirement:
Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
Tuition and Student Loan Assistance:
offeringup to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
Mental Health Support:
offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
Work/Life Balance:
offeringpaid time off and paid parental leave.
Competitive Compensation Package:
Includes a market-competitive base salary, comprehensive performance incentive plan, compensation structure designed to reward quality, patient access, and clinical productivity. Additionally, opportunities for Sign-On, Retention, and Relocation bonuses
Pediatric Advance Practice Provider, PCICU Job Responsibilities:
The PCICU is a 12-bed, dedicated Unit staffed by pediatric cardiac intensivists, specially trained nurses, respiratory therapists, clinical pharmacist, nutritionist, child life specialists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, case managers and social workers. The APP will evaluate, diagnose, and treat cardiac medical patients as well as pre- and post-operative/catheterization cardiac patients, under the direction of the pediatric cardiac intensivist. Central to the role, the APP will assist in developing and implementing plans of care for all patients in the PCICU and participate in protocol/guideline development. The APP functions in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary cardiac team, while also providing consultation and education to patients and their families.
Minimum Qualifications:
Work schedule: Full Time (12-hour shifts - including days, nights, weekends and holidays)
Education:
For Nurse Practitioners:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and Master's Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or graduate of a post-masters certificate program for nurse practitioners, American Association of Colleges of Nursing of the National League for Nursing;
For Physician Assistants:
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Licensure :
Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner;
If Nurse Practitioner:
RN Compact License(depending on State of primary residence) AND a license (or eligibility for) as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia AND a "Practice Agreement" signed by sponsoring/ supervising physician(s), AND a written "Scope of Practice/Protocol" signed by the supervising physician, AND "Drug Enforcement Administration License" (if prescribing controlled substances).
Certification:
Acute Care Certification by Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. BLS/ACLS and PALS certification
Preferred Qualifications:
Education:
Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (AC PNP) preferred or
Physician Assistant Experience:
Pediatric acute care cardiac experience preferred

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Professional Development
  • Mental Health
  • Health and Wellness Programs