A unique opportunity awaits to join a 16-bed acuity-adaptable Pediatric Cardiac Care Center dedicated to caring for critically ill pediatric congenital cardiac patients. As a Nurse Practitioner, you will work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment, managing patients with complex cardiac anatomy and physiology. This role offers a rotating shift schedule with no days and nights in the same week, focusing on the primary care provider role within a supportive team.
Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Inpatient
- Start Date: ASAP
- Schedule: Rotating shifts; 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 7:00 AM, including weekends and holidays
- Patient Population: Pediatric
- Location: Rochester, NY
Benefits
- Weekly direct deposit
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Supportive credentialing assistance
- Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
Job Responsibilities
- Manage pre- and post-operative pediatric cardiac surgical patients with high-risk single ventricle physiology.
- Provide support for open chest management, arrhythmia management, vasopressor support, external and internal pacemakers, VA/VV ECMO, and CRRT.
- Collaborate with a diverse team, including physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists, to provide excellent patient care.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in Pediatric Cardiac ICU as an Advanced Practice Provider.
- Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Active New York State Registered Nurse license and Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing.
- Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
- BLS from American Heart Association and PALS from American Board of Anesthesiology.
- Preferred: Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification.
Working Hours
- Rotating shifts consisting of 50% days and 50% nights.
- On-call and callback duties are required.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of complex cardiac anatomy and physiology.
- Adaptable and collaborative in a dynamic critical care setting.
- Ability to thrive and make sound clinical decisions under pressure.
