Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant - Pediatric Heart Center - Critical Care And Stepdown Units

The Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, SC, US
Not specified; pyy grade health-33; salaried/exemp...
Pediatric cardiac intensive care unit experience
Pediatric cardiac stepdown unit experience
Comprehensive patient history and physical exams
The role involves providing direct care to pediatric patients aged 0-21+ in the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and Stepdown Unit

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing direct care to pediatric patients aged 0-21+ in the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and Stepdown Unit.
  • Candidates must be licensed Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners with current BLS and PALS certifications.
  • The position offers a collaborative environment within a newly opened 29-bed Heart Center staffed by board-certified specialists.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing direct care to pediatric patients aged 0-21+ in the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and Stepdown Unit.

Salary

Not specified; Pay Grade Health-33; Salaried/Exempt status

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit experience
  • Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown Unit experience
  • Comprehensive patient history and physical exams
  • Evidence-based clinical decision making
  • 13-hour rotating shift availability including nights

Nice-to-have

  • Previous ICU or step down environment experience
  • Congenital heart disease experience
  • Precepting advanced practice students
  • Participation in quality improvement activities
  • Enthusiastic team collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • Accredited PA or NP program completion
  • Current PA or APRN license (PCPNP/PNP/FNP)
  • Pediatric Acute Care NP certification preferred
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required

Work Rights

DHEC and DEA license applications required prior to start

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