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Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center

Pediatric hospital, research, and medical education

Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeUnited States$114.2k - $146.4k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's degree in a related field or a Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree is required; clinical license, certification, or training may also be required.
  • No directly related experience is required, and new graduates with PICU nursing experience are accepted; alternatively, candidates may be experienced Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioners with ICU experience.
  • Candidates must qualify for licensure and certification in accordance with the employer's Delineation of Privileges.
  • Multistate licensure in addition to Ohio licensure may be required based on the subspecialty.
  • The scope of the subspecialty role must not exceed the scope of the collaborating or supervising physician.

Responsibilities

  • Perform histories and physical examinations on patients presenting for care within the area of expertise; assess and diagnose chronic and acute illnesses; formulate, document, and monitor treatment plans; order and monitor therapeutic interventions, including diets, laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic tests as indicated; provide clinical consultation and interdisciplinary referrals; prescribe medications in accordance with federal and state law and employer policy; and maintain competency in subspecialty practice, skills, and procedures under focused and ongoing professional practice evaluation standards.
  • Develop measurable outcomes and an individualized comprehensive plan of care; prioritize, evaluate, and modify the plan to address diagnoses and issues; involve the patient, family, or caregiver when possible and account for their capabilities and resources; consider risks, benefits, costs, clinical effectiveness, scientific evidence, guidelines, and clinical expertise; introduce new knowledge and strategies when outcomes are not achieved; and maintain documentation of outcomes, goals, and the plan of care.
  • Maintain professional behaviors aligned with core values and care standards; participate in quality improvement or research to improve care delivery and patient outcomes; engage in lifelong learning and professional development; serve as a preceptor, role model, or mentor and contribute to colleagues' professional development; integrate ethical considerations and research findings into practice; participate in committees or professional organizations, or write, publish, or present; advocate for pediatric patients and families; and influence healthcare and advanced practice nursing through leadership.
  • Maintain competency in skills and procedures; promote self-management and family-centered care; use complex strategies, interventions, and teaching to promote health and safety; provide care-management leadership to achieve quality and cost-effective care; communicate with healthcare team members to support integrated pediatric care; delegate appropriate monitoring, assessment, and interventions within caregiver scope of practice; consult to influence care plans, improve others' ability to provide care, and effect healthcare-system change; make referrals and discuss recommendations with patients and families; order or perform appropriate treatments, therapies, and procedures; and provide diagnostic and laboratory results along with information about proposed therapies' benefits, limitations, and adverse effects.
  • Continuously evaluate assessment data and outcomes to revise diagnoses, outcomes, care plans, and implementation; assess diagnostic accuracy and intervention effectiveness against expected outcomes with patients, families, and other providers; base evaluation on advanced knowledge, practice, and research and document it; and use evaluation results to assess impact and recommend process, structural, policy, procedure, or protocol changes.

About the Company

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center

Pediatric hospital, research, and medical education

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is a nonprofit academic medical center that provides pediatric care across the spectrum—from routine well-child visits to treatment of rare and complex illnesses—and serves as the Department of Pediatrics for the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Care is delivered by pediatric specialists in hospital and clinic settings, while researchers and educators translate findings into better treatments and train residents and fellows. It differentiates itself by combining patient care with university-backed pediatric research and education at scale, along with a commitment to equality and an inclusive environment for staff, patients, and families. Its goal is to improve child health by delivering high-quality care, advancing medical knowledge through research, and training the next generation of pediatric professionals.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$18.4M
Headquarters
Cincinnati, OH
Founded
1883

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