CVICU - NP or PA

Job Description

Job Description

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Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital ranked in the Top 40 children’s hospital in Florida, according to the 2025-2026   U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals .

At Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, we provide expert pediatric care for infants, children and teens with some of the most challenging medical problems. We are committed to providing family-centered care. Taking part in pediatric medical education and clinical research helps us to provide high quality care in more than 50 pediatric specialties and subspecialties.

We are seeking a physician assistant (PA) or pediatric acute care nurse practitioner (PNP-AC) committed to caring for pediatric patients with complex cardiac diagnoses. The critical care team in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) cares for neonates, infants, children, and young adults with congenital and acquired heart disease who need intensive medical and surgical management. APPs are an invaluable part of the team in this high-acuity and fast-paced environment in the Heart Institute at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. Passion for learning, critical thinking, and caring for cardiac patients and their families are highly encouraged for success in this role.

Responsibilities :

• Assess, diagnose, and treat pediatric cardiac patients in the CVICU.
• Conduct comprehensive physical exams, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and formulate evidence-based treatment plans.
• Recommend pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, monitor patient responses, and respond appropriately.
• Provide family-centered care by communicating with patients' families, addressing their concerns, and involving them in the decision-making process.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including Cardiology, Cardiovascular Surgery, and many other specialties.
• Participate in medical rounds, simulations, and educational activities to enhance team knowledge and clinical practice.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and research projects to advance pediatric cardiac critical care practices.

Qualifications :

If you are a motivated and compassionate Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC) or Physician Assistant (PA) seeking a rewarding career in pediatric cardiac critical care, we encourage you to apply! Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of children with congenital and acquired heart disease.

What Awaits you?

Salary Range : Minimum 52.02 / hour - Maximum 80.63 / hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.