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Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development

Nurse Practitioner CICU (Acute Care Pediatric )

Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208

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Department/Unit:

CICU Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care Certification

Hours/Shift:

Full Time - 40 hours/week, Day/Night Shift

Benefit Eligibility:

Full Time Benefits Eligible

Expected Starting Salary:

$54.90 - $68.02

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Honors:

Named once again U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll

On Forbes Magazine 2023 list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity

On Forbes Magazine 2023 list of America’s Best Large Employers

Great Place to Work™ Certified in 2023

An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) at Cincinnati Children’s are recognized as a vital part of our healthcare delivery team. Our APPs bring a passion for improving the lives of our patients and their families through leadership, creativity, and innovation, driving exceptional care, research, quality, and process improvement. Cincinnati Children’s employs over 650 advanced practice providers with the number growing yearly because of their numerous respected contributions driving the mission of the institution, changing the outcomes for every patient and family.

The Heart Institute is the home of the Midwest’s first comprehensive Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). We provide state-of-the-art care for complex medical and surgical patients, from newborns to adults. Our CICU has three dual-boarded (pediatric cardiology and critical care medicine) and five advanced fellowship trained Cardiac ICU physicians to ensure the best possible outcome for your child.

Care Services:

Neonatal diagnosis and stabilization

Postoperative surgical care

Care following complex catheter interventions and hybrid procedures

Management of complex arrhythmias

Care of pre- and post-operative cardiac transplant patients

Management of pulmonary hypertension, heart failure and cardiomyopathy

Care of patients with heart disease who require intensive care for non-cardiac diseases or surgeries

Care of patients requiring mechanical heart assist, such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) or ventricular assist devices (Berlin Heart, HeartMate II, SynCardia TAH and others)

Market Leading Benefits Include:

Shift Differential & Weekend Differential

Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment

Pension plan and optional 403(b) supplemental retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners

Referral bonus program for current staff

Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group

Physical and mental health wellness programs

Relocation assistance packages available

Scope for subspecialty role will not exceed the scope of the collaborating or supervising MD.

Representative Responsibilities

Patient Care:

Perform history and/or physical exams on patients presenting for care in area of expertise. Assess and diagnose illnesses, including chronic and acute conditions. Formulate, document, and monitor a treatment plan. Order and monitor therapeutic interventions including but not limited to diets, laboratory, radiological and diagnostic tests as deemed necessary by patient history and/or physical exam. Provide clinical consultation, order interdisciplinary consults. Professional practice includes prescribing medications in accordance with Federal and State Law & Rules and CCHMC policy. Attains and maintains competency in subspecialty practice, skills and procedures in accordance with Joint Commission standards for focused (FPPE) and ongoing (OPPE) professional practice evaluation.

Outcomes Identification and Planning:

Develop outcomes as measurable goals that provide direction for continuity of care and consistency among providers. Develop, prioritize, evaluate, and modify an individualized comprehensive plan of care. Address each diagnosis or issue as appropriate. Derive outcomes and plans of care that involve the patient/family/caregiver when possible and are realistic to the patient/family/caregiver capabilities and resources. Consider risks/benefits, costs, clinical effectiveness, current scientific evidence/clinical guidelines & clinical expertise to formulate interventions, treatments & outcomes. Incorporate new knowledge & strategies to initiate change in practice if desired outcomes not achieved. Maintain documentation and update accordingly outcomes, goals and the plan of care.

Professional Practice:

Maintain professional behaviors aligned with core values and care standards, participate in quality improvement activities or research to improve the care delivery process & patient care outcomes. Participate in lifelong learning and professional development activities that improve skills & competence in clinical practice/role performance. Serve as preceptor, role model, or mentor; contribute to the professional development of peers/colleagues to improve pediatric health care and foster the profession’s growth. Integrate ethical considerations & research findings into practice; provide leadership by participating on committees or in professional organizations, or writing/publishing/presenting. Advocate for the pediatric patient/family/caregiver. Serve as a leader, influencing both healthcare/APRN practice & policy.

Care Management:

Maintain competency in skills/procedures; promote self-management & family centered care; employ diverse & complex strategies, interventions, & teaching to promote health & a safe environment. Provide leadership in care management to achieve optimal quality, cost-effective care. Document & communicate with healthcare team members to achieve an integrated delivery of pediatric care services. Delegate appropriate monitoring, assessment, & interventions according to the patient and scope of practice of the caregiver. Provide consultation to influence the identified plan of care, to enhance the abilities of others to provide health care, and to effect change in the healthcare system. Make appropriate referrals and discuss recommendations with patient/family/caregiver. Order and/or perform appropriate treatments, therapies, & procedures that are based on current knowledge, research, & practice. Provide patient/family/caregiver with diagnostic & laboratory results as well as actual/potential benefits, limitations, & adverse effects of proposed therapies.

Evaluation:

Use a systematic, ongoing evaluation of the assessment data & outcomes to revise or resolve the diagnoses, outcomes, the plan of care, and the implementation as needed. Evaluate the accuracy of the diagnosis, effectiveness of the interventions & the plan of care strategies in relation to attainment of expected outcomes. Include the patient/family/caregiver & other healthcare providers. Base the evaluation process on advanced knowledge, practice, research, & document appropriately. Utilize the results of the evaluation to determine the impact on the patient/family/caregiver, organization, & system to make/recommend process or structural changes including policy, procedure, or protocols as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in related field; may require clinical license, certification or training or Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree, Acute Care Certification

Licensure and certification in accordance with CCHMC Delineation of Privileges

Multi-state licensure (in addition to Ohio) may be required based on subspecialty

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as an APP in subspecialty

Primary Location:

Burnet Campus Schedule:

Full time Shift:

Rotating (United States of America) Department:

APP Heart Institute-Inpatient Employee Status:

Regular FTE:

1 Weekly Hours:

40 Expected Starting Pay Range:

Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $114,192.00 - $146,369.60

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability

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