Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Intensive Care

Job Description

At Cincinnati Childrens, we come to work with one goal : to make childrens 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 Childrens.

Cincinnati Children's is :

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best children's hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years

Second Among All Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding

Recognized as one of Americas Best Large Employers (2025) , Americas Best Employers for New Grads (2024)

One of the nation's Americas Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune

Consistently certified as great place to work

A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability

Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Division : Critical Care

Description of role :

APP will work in a 48 Bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit covering Base hospital with future expansion plans to Liberty Campus.

Experience :

Accepting a new graduate or experienced Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with ICU experience

Qualifications :

Pediatric Acute Care NP

Schedule :

0.9 FTE (72 bi-weekly hours, 12-hour shifts, Rotating)

Holidays-yes

Weekends-yes

Call-yes

Salary : $114,192-$143,561.60

• Above salary reflects an 80-hour bi-weekly schedule

JOB 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 including but not limited to prescription of 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 - Develops outcomes as measurable goals that provide direction for continuity of care & continuity of care & consistency among providers. Develops, prioritizes, evaluates & modifies an individualized comprehensive plan of care. Addresses each diagnosis or issue, as appropriate. Derives outcomes & plans of care that involve the patient / family / caregiver when possible & are realistic to the patient / family / caregiver capabilities & resources. Considers risks / benefits, costs, clinical effectiveness, current scientific evidence / clinical guidelines & clinical expertise to formulate interventions, treatments & outcomes. Incorporates new knowledge & strategies to initiate change in practice if desired outcomes not achieved. Maintains documentation & updates accordingly outcomes, goals & 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 improves 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 & to foster the professions 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 - Maintains competency in skills / procedures; Promotes self-management & family centered care; Employs diverse & complex strategies, interventions, & teaching to promote health & a safe environment; Provides leadership in care management to achieve optimal quality, cost-effective care; Documents & communicates with healthcare team members to achieve an integrated delivery of pediatric care services; Delegates appropriate monitoring, assessment, & interventions according to the patient and scope of practice of the caregiver; Provides 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; Makes appropriate referrals and discusses recommendations with patient / family / caregiver; Orders and / or performs appropriate treatments, therapies, & procedures that are based on current knowledge, research, & practice; Provides patient / family / caregiver with diagnostic & laboratory results as well as actual / potential benefits, limitations, & adverse effects of proposed therapies.

Evaluation - Uses a systematic, ongoing evaluation of the assessment data & outcomes to revise or resolve the diagnoses, outcomes, the plan of care, & the implementation as needed; Evaluates the accuracy of the diagnosis, effectiveness of the interventions & the plan of care strategies in relation to attainment of expected outcomes; Includes the patient / family / caregiver & other healthcare providers; Bases the evaluation process on advanced knowledge, practice, research, & documents appropriately; Utilizes 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.

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

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in related field. May require clinical license, certification or training OR Doctor of Nursing Practice degree

Licensure and certification in accordance with CCHMC Delineation of Privileges

Multi-state licensure in addition to Ohio licensure may be required base on subspecialty

Market Leading Benefits Including

Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.

Competitive retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners

Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs

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 available for qualified positions

Primary Location Burnet Campus

Schedule Full time

Shift Rotating (United States of America)

Department APP Critical Care

Employee Status Regular

FTE 0.9

Weekly Hours 36

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Childrens 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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