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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Neonatology

Neonatology | Full-Time | Phoenix
Posting Note: Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s Neonatology division ranks #20 in the US News and World Report and for the 5th year has ranking in multiple medical specialties. We are proud to be Arizona’s only children’s hospital and one of only 22 designated children’s hospitals in the U.S. Phoenix Children’s also consistently ranks on the Becker’s Hospital Review list of the 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare and was named the 2018 Exceptional Innovator and Business of the Year by the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. Our Advanced Practice Providers work collaboratively with the Neonatologist providing comprehensive care for the most critically ill and convalescing neonates and their families, following established, evidenced based practice. Our Neonatal NP and PA-C are encouraged to participate in research projects, divisional QI, and have the opportunity to participate in teaching. Team members have ample opportunity for personal growth while collaborating with other providers to improve care and outcomes for our patient population. This new and fast-growing division at Phoenix Children’s currently includes 4 facilities: - 49 bed AAP designation Level 4 referral NICU with plans for expansion - 72 bed Level 3 delivery center - 28 bed Level 2 delivery center - 12 bed level 2 delivery center with an expansion to a 60 bed Level 3 NICU in a brand-new mother-baby tower to open by 2025. All subspecialties work collaboratively within the NICUs and the delivery center NICUs offer opportunities to attend high-risk deliveries and perform procedures within their scope of practice. Services include, but not limited to, ECMO, HFOV, iNO, and whole-body cooling.
This position works in collaboration with the attending physicians and works within their scope of practice to provide excellent clinical care for patients. Plays a critical role in the patient family medical team. Professional who may practice in hospital’s inpatient and/or outpatient setting.
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Neonatology
Type: Full-Time
Location: Phoenix

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program

CHC Cardiology | Full-Time | Phoenix
Posting Note: Phoenix Children’s Division of Cardiology is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our nationally recognized, high-volume Stephen C. Grout Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Program. We are the largest ACHD program in Arizona and the state’s only ACHA-Accredited Comprehensive Care Center. Our program provides comprehensive outpatient ACHD care across the Phoenix metropolitan area and through outreach clinics across greater Arizona. Inpatient care is delivered both at Phoenix Children’s Hospital and at our adult partner institution, Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center—a major academic center that houses the world-renowned Norton Thoracic and Barrow Neurologic Institutes. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role within our multidisciplinary Heart Center team, collaborating closely with ACHD cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and subspecialists across institutions to provide seamless, high-quality care for adults with congenital heart disease. Be part of a dynamic program with broad multidisciplinary expertise, three dedicated ACHD cardiothoracic surgeons, and a strong culture of clinical excellence, research, and advocacy. Required Qualifications: • Licensed Physician Assistant (PA) or Adult Nurse Practitioner (NP) • National certification in respective area of training • Current BLS and ACLS certifications • 3-5 years prior experience in adult cardiology or ACHD strongly preferred General responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Independently manage ACHD patients in the ambulatory care setting • Participate in daily inpatient rounds and contribute to care coordination for acutely hospitalized ACHD patients • Coordinate care for patients undergoing cardiac and non-cardiac procedures • Manage post-operative care for patients following cardiac surgery • Triage and respond to acute patient concerns and incoming clinical calls • Participate in rotating call and weekend coverage as part of the ACHD care team • Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Phoenix Children’s and Dignity Health • Educate and collaborate with clinical team members to promote best practices in ACHD care • Support ongoing research, advocacy, and quality improvement initiatives within the ACHD program
This position works in collaboration with the attending physicians and works within their scope of practice to provide excellent clinical care for patients. Plays a critical role in the patient family medical team. Professional who may practice in hospital’s inpatient and/or outpatient setting.
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CHC Cardiology
Type: Full-Time
Location: Phoenix

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Neurology

Neurology | Full-Time | Phoenix
Posting Note: Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for the Division of Neurology Phoenix Children’s Division of Neurology is seeking an acute care certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with a minimum of 3 years pediatrics experience and preferred neurology experience to join our growing program. The Division of Neurology at Phoenix Children’s is the largest pediatric neurology program in the state of Arizona and one of the largest in the nation. We offer comprehensive and compassionate evaluation, diagnostic, treatment and follow-up services for children and families with known or suspected neurological conditions. Our services include medical evaluations and treatment, counseling, diagnostic and laboratory testing, imaging, and procedures. Our program serves as the main neurology referral for a population of 7 million residents, of whom 1.5 million are in the pediatric age range. This APP position will have responsibility for the pediatric neurology patient population. The successful provider will have responsibilities in the inpatient critical and non-critical care settings. Inpatient duties include, but are not limited to, rounding with the inpatient attending to address daily care, daily EHR documentation, communication with consultants, answering questions from physicians, bedside RNs, and pharmacy, coordinating patient discharge, facilitating appropriate follow up for patients, and pager coverage during the day. Participation in focused quality or research projects is encouraged. Active involvement in APP student teaching through affiliated programs is one of the required core values. We participate in multi-specialty care teams, including Neuromuscular, Headache, Movement Disorder, Neuro-Oncology, Epilepsy, Concussion, and a Ketogenic Diet Program. Our clinical staff includes 24 physicians, 5 Nurse Practitioners, 2 Dietitians, an Epilepsy Nurse Specialty Care Coordinator, nurses, and medical assistants. The clinical activities for the Division include approximately 1700 ambulatory visits, 157 multi-specialty inpatient consultations, and 480 inpatient subsequent visits per month in addition to internal and external EEG reads, PEMU monitoring, sleep studies, epilepsy laser surgeries, and in office procedures. The Neurology Division covers five satellite clinics (i.e., Arrowhead, Southwest Valley, Mercy Gilbert, Scottsdale, Northwest Valley), as well as the inpatient neurology services on main campus at Phoenix Children’s. In 2024, we will expand inpatient coverage to Phoenix Children’s Arrowhead to meet the needs of our growing population in the West Valley and to Phoenix Children’s Mercy Gilbert Hospital to meet the needs of our growing population in the East Valley. Phoenix Children’s main campus, located in the heart of Phoenix, is a full-service, freestanding, tertiary medical center, offering 450+ licensed beds, 72 of which are dedicated to intensive care and 33 of which are NICU. We are a rapidly growing healthcare system, soon expanding to 610 licensed beds, with an additional 60 NICU beds. Phoenix Children’s is a teaching hospital, leading the way for the next generation of pediatric providers through residency programs and fellowships, and is actively involved in clinical research, dedicating $10 million annually to support research activities. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a CV Chastity Jensen Physician Talent Acquisition Partner Phoenix Children’s O: (602) 933-5638 cjensen@phoenixchildrens.com
This position works in collaboration with the attending physicians and works within their scope of practice to provide excellent clinical care for patients. Plays a critical role in the patient family medical team. Professional who may practice in hospital’s inpatient and/or outpatient setting.
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Neurology
Type: Full-Time
Location: Phoenix

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - PICU New!

Critical Care Faculty | Full-Time | Phoenix
Posting Note: The pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) is seeking an energetic, acute care pediatric nurse practitioner to join our growing team. Nurse practitioners at the main campus 48-bed PICU work collaboratively with the medical team and the attending physicians to help care for high acuity, intensive care patients ages birth to 18 years old and their families. Phoenix Children’s Hospital is a level 1 trauma center and has robust programs for endocrinology, neurosurgery, hematology/oncology/BMT, liver transplant, nephrology, general surgery, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support (ECMO). The PICU is a busy unit, seeing over 2,000 admissions a year. The PICU also has two 8-bed satellite units that the nurse practitioners are responsible for helping to provide coverage in these units with an attending physician. Applicants are required to have graduated from an acute care pediatric nurse practitioner program. We do accept new graduate pediatric nurse practitioners and prefer that new graduates have prior PICU experience as a registered nurse. Practitioners in the PICU work rotating shifts. Position Duties 1. Conducts comprehensive health history, physical assessments and plans for infants, children and young adults with acute and chronic health conditions. 2. Uses advanced assessment skills to manage a cohort of patients in collaboration with residents, fellows, and attending physicians 3. Orders and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and performs other therapeutic or corrective measures to treat illness and improve health status. 4. Formulates family centered plan of care during interprofessional rounds 5. Performs daily documentation and billing 6. Collaborates and coordinates care with interdisciplinary services 7. Performs critical care related procedures including intubations, central line placement, arterial line place, lumbar punctures, and chest tubes 8. Uses the most up to date and evidence-based practice for plan of care and able to alter the plan according to family needs and effectiveness of plan. 9. Serves as an educational resource to patients, families, and healthcare team 10. Participates in professional development opportunities 11. Participates in the professional development of other members of the healthcare team. 12. Demonstrates commitment to patient safety and shared accountability of safe practice. 13. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties, research, and education
This position works in collaboration with the attending physicians and works within their scope of practice to provide excellent clinical care for patients. Plays a critical role in the patient family medical team. Professional who may practice in hospital’s inpatient and/or outpatient setting.
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Critical Care Faculty
Type: Full-Time
Location: Phoenix

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Abdominal Transplant

Post Liver Transplant | Full-Time | Phoenix
Posting Note: Pediatric Abdominal Transplant Position for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Phoenix Children's Hospital Phoenix Children’s Hospital is seeking an Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) to join our growing abdominal transplant team. This position will be one of six APPs providing inpatient and outpatient coverage to the pediatric kidney and liver transplant programs. The Pediatric Kidney Transplantation Program at Phoenix Children's Hospital began operations in 2002, and is the only active pediatric kidney transplant program in the state of Arizona. The program has performed over 280 transplants since inception and typically transplants 12-15 patients per year with outcomes meeting or exceeding expected projections. The Pediatric Liver Transplantation Program was launched at Phoenix Children’s in 2012 and is currently performing on average 5 transplants per year with post-transplant outcomes meeting or exceeding expected projections. The liver transplant program currently follows over 150 active patients. This position will collaborate directly with the hepatologists, nephrologists and surgeons providing transplant services, as well as dedicated nutritionist, social worker, and pharmacist. The pediatric liver and kidney transplant programs are a part of the Phoenix Children's Hospital Transplant Center which also includes programs in bone marrow and heart transplantation. Required Qualifications: • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensure in Arizona • At least one year of NP/PA experience in pediatrics or transplant is preferred • Previous inpatient clinical experience is required, preferably in an environment providing care to transplant patients General responsibilities include: • The team of six APPs provide inpatient coverage to the liver and kidney transplant programs seven days per week in rotation, and when not providing inpatient coverage provide outpatient coverage to the liver transplant program • Inpatient work: o Includes H & Ps, consults, and rounding on patients (primarily in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and on the transplant unit), for pre transplant, transplant and post-transplant patients o Discharge education and coordination of care is extensive in this role o Requires management of medically complex pediatric patients with end stage liver and kidney disease, as well as post-transplant care including immunosuppressant management o You will be working alongside residents and attending’s as well as many other discipline within transplant so good communication and interpersonal skills are required o Schedule: 10 hour days during the week with weekend coverage consisting of 5 hour shifts o This position partners with five other (APPs) to provide 24/7/365 call coverage to the transplant program • Outpatient work: o Clinic is located on the Phoenix Children's Hospital campus at 1919 E. Thomas o Must be able to work autonomously and in partnership with multiple disciplines constantly o Management of the transplant population including evaluations and consenting for transplant, as well as follow up and coordination of ongoing care o Patient and family education is extensive in this position o Supervising and working directly with dedicated transplant Medical Assistants and Registered Nurses o Active coordination and participation in committee meetings related to transplant patient management Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a CV to Chastity Jensen at cocano@phoenixchildrens.com.
This position works in collaboration with the attending physicians and works within their scope of practice to provide excellent clinical care for patients. Plays a critical role in the patient family medical team. Professional who may practice in hospital’s inpatient and/or outpatient setting.
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Post Liver Transplant
Type: Full-Time
Location: Phoenix

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - CVICU

CVICU Faculty | PRN | Phoenix
Posting Note: The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join their growing group of highly autonomous APPs. The APP in the CVICU is part of a team caring for acutely ill patients in the ICU, whose condition can change rapidly. They are responsible for the developing a plan of care for their patient load, presenting the plan to the attending physician and medical team, carrying out the plan throughout the day, and adjusting the plan as the patient’s condition changes. The CVICU APP performs procedures such as endotracheal intubation, central venous and arterial line placement, chest tube placement, chest tube removal, intracardiac line removal, and temporary pacing wire removal. The APP is expected to participate in both formal and in-formal education for the CVICU RNs and MD fellows, and actively participate in all division related meetings. An ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of ICU experience as a bedside RN, preferably in the CVICU setting, as well as strong clinical experience in an ICU setting as a student. However, these items are not a requirement for consideration. The hours worked by the APP in the CVICU are varied, and include day shifts, night shifts, weekends, and holidays. As this is a shift-work and exempt position, the amount of work per week is not always consistent (i.e. you may work 3 days one week and two night shifts the next week). The day shift hours are typically 6:30 am to 5:30 pm, and night shift hours at 4:00 pm to 8:00 am. The APP in the CVICU provides care to a caseload of patients within their scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, regulations, institutional policies, and practice agreements. He/she functions as a licensed independent practitioner (LIP) who works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team including cardiac intensivists, cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, pediatric surgeons, and other subspecialists as needed. The APP only provides care to patients in an inpatient setting. He/she is directly supervised by the Division Chief and Director of Advanced Practice services, under the direction of the Physician-in-chief.
This position works in collaboration with the attending physicians and works within their scope of practice to provide excellent clinical care for patients. Plays a critical role in the patient family medical team. Professional who may practice in hospital’s inpatient and/or outpatient setting.
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CVICU Faculty
Type: PRN
Location: Phoenix

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - CVICU

CVICU Faculty | Full-Time | Phoenix
Posting Note: The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join their collaborative group of highly autonomous APPs. The APP in the CVICU is part of a team caring for acutely ill patients in the ICU, whose condition can change rapidly. They are responsible for the developing a plan of care for their patient load, presenting the plan to the attending physician and medical team, carrying out the plan throughout the day, and adjusting the plan as the patient’s condition changes. The CVICU APP performs procedures such as endotracheal intubation, central venous and arterial line placement, chest tube placement, chest tube removal, intracardiac line removal, and temporary pacing wire removal. The APP is expected to participate in both formal and in-formal education for the CVICU RNs and MD fellows, and actively participate in all division related meetings. An ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of ICU experience as a bedside RN, preferably in the CVICU setting, as well as strong clinical experience in an ICU setting as a student. However, these items are not a requirement for consideration. The hours worked by the APP in the CVICU are varied, and include day shifts, night shifts, weekends, and holidays. As this is a shift-work and exempt position, the amount of work per week is not always consistent (i.e. you may work 3 days one week and two night shifts the next week). The day shift hours are typically 6:30 am to 5:30 pm, and night shift hours at 4:00 pm to 8:00 am. The APP in the CVICU provides care to a caseload of patients within their scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, regulations, institutional policies, and practice agreements. He/she functions as a licensed independent practitioner (LIP) who works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team including cardiac intensivists, cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, pediatric surgeons, and other subspecialists as needed. The APP only provides care to patients in an inpatient setting. He/she is directly supervised by the Division Chief and Director of Advanced Practice services, under the direction of the Physician-in-chief.
This position works in collaboration with the attending physicians and works within their scope of practice to provide excellent clinical care for patients. Plays a critical role in the patient family medical team. Professional who may practice in hospital’s inpatient and/or outpatient setting.
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CVICU Faculty
Type: Full-Time
Location: Phoenix

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

ED Faculty | Full-Time | Phoenix
Posting Note: Phoenix Children’s opened as a free-standing hospital in 2002 and in the past 20+ years has undergone tremendous growth. The ED at the main campus sees over 90,000 children a year and is the only free-standing level one pediatric trauma center in the state. Phoenix is located in Maricopa County and is one of the fastest growing counties in the United States. With this growth we have continued to expand our division, our facilities and our training programs which includes fellowships in both Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Urgent Care. We are looking to expand our UC coverage and are looking for EXPERIENCED APP’s (in addition to our physicians), looking to do a hybrid of Urgent Care and low acuity ED shifts. We currently have 5 Urgent Care centers staffed 5p-midnight Monday through Friday and 10a to 8pm on weekends. Providers are responsible for evaluating and providing evidence-based treatment to pediatric patients within their scope of practice under the Medical Director’s supervision. This position maintains effective working relationships and rapport with patients/families, other physicians, employees, and volunteers. The Urgent Care sites have the ability to perform plain radiographs, and labs include urinalysis, blood sugars, rapid strep tests, and rapid flu in the winter months. We can send COVID but not rapid tests, at this point. In this role you will assess and treat acute injury and illness; perform procedural care including but not limited to abscess drainage, foreign body removal, and laceration repair with sutures, staples, and dermal adhesive and focus on efficiency metrics to improve urgent care flow, patient experience, and throughput. Qualifications include: • Pediatric experience • Current State of Arizona certification as a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant or obtained by start date • Arizona state license • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required • Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and nonverbally
This position works in collaboration with the attending physicians and works within their scope of practice to provide excellent clinical care for patients. Plays a critical role in the patient family medical team. Professional who may practice in hospital’s inpatient and/or outpatient setting.
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ED Faculty
Type: Full-Time
Location: Phoenix

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Physical Medicine and Rehab

Physical Medicine and Rehab | Full-Time | Phoenix
Posting Note: Phoenix Children’s is seeking a talented, energetic, and collegial Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider to join the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). Rehabilitation is an important medical specialty addressing the restoration and maintenance of optimal health functioning and reducing disability. The Division of PM&R, a key division within Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s, is comprised of an expert team of fellowship-trained pediatric PM&R Physicians and nurse practitioners who provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care, improving and restoring function, and allowing children to achieve their optimal level of independence. The ideal candidates will have a broad base of clinical knowledge and be willing to learn and develop specific skills / knowledge related to neurological and musculoskeletal assessment and management, the inpatient rehabilitation model of care, and longitudinal care and management of patients with disabilities in the outpatient clinical setting. Clinical work includes evaluating and managing patients in the outpatient physiatry clinic and other specialized multidisciplinary clinics. It will also include helping and managing patients in the inpatient rehabilitation unit (12 beds), and participation in the inpatient PM&R consult service. • Phoenix Children’s has the only dedicated inpatient acute pediatric and adolescent rehabilitation program in Arizona. It also serves patients extending into the contiguous states. • Strong collaborative and interdisciplinary environment. • Ongoing expansion of clinical services programs. • Collegial supportive APP environment Requirements: Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Minimum 1 year experience preferred Previous experience preferred in PM&R, Developmental Pediatrics, Orthopedics, or Neurology (as a Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, or other capacity). Candidates interested in applying for this position should send resumes to: Chastity Jensen APP Talent Acquisition Partner Phoenix Children’s Hospital cocano@phoenixchildrens.com 602-933-5638 (office)
This position works in collaboration with the attending physicians and works within their scope of practice to provide excellent clinical care for patients. Plays a critical role in the patient family medical team. Professional who may practice in hospital’s inpatient and/or outpatient setting.
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Physical Medicine and Rehab
Type: Full-Time
Location: Phoenix