Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Join a dynamic Pediatric Cardiac Care Center in Rochester, NY, as a Nurse Practitioner. This role involves providing care for critically ill pediatric congenital cardiac patients in an acuity-adaptable unit. Enjoy a balanced schedule with rotating day/night shifts, aiming not to schedule both within the same week. Over a 6-9 month assignment, you'll work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality care to pediatric patients with complex cardiac needs.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Inpatient
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: 13-hour rotating day/night shifts; on-call, with holiday and weekend requirements based on unit needs
• Patient Population: Pediatric
• Location: Rochester, NY
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling

Job Responsibilities

• Manage a high-acuity pediatric cardiac patient population, including pre- and post-operative care.
• Provide care for patients with high-risk single ventricle physiology, arrhythmias, vasopressor support, and those requiring external/internal pacemakers, ECMO, and CRRT.
• Occasionally care for adult patients with congenital heart disease and other critical care patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Pediatric Cardiac ICU as an Advanced Practice Provider.
• Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner with active New York State RN and NP licensure.
• Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• BLS from AHA and PALS from ABA are required.
• Preferred: Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification.

Working Hours

• Rotating day/night 13-hour shifts
• Approximately 50% days and 50% nights
• On-call and potential callback
• Holidays and weekends based on unit needs

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of complex cardiac anatomy and physiology.
• Experience managing high-acuity pediatric cardiac surgical patients.
• Adaptable and collaborative in a dynamic critical care setting.