Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant — Neurocritical Care

Job overview

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant — Neurocritical Care role is onsite in Phoenix, AZ; compensation is not specified. The position supports Phoenix Children’s Pediatric Neurology Critical Care team, which cares for critically ill neonates, children, and adolescents with neurological disease and injury. The advanced practice provider delivers inpatient care and coordinates treatment with attending physicians and multidisciplinary intensive care teams. The role contributes to family-centered communication, patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice in a collaborative pediatric neuroscience program.

What you'll do

• Provide comprehensive inpatient management for critically ill pediatric neurology patients
• perform histories and physical examinations
• develop care plans and coordinate multidisciplinary care
• help manage neurologic emergencies in collaboration with attending physicians
• collaborate with consulting services and intensive care teams
• participate in family-centered communication and education
• contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

pediatric nurse practitioner

physician assistant

neurocritical care

pediatric neurology

phoenix az

phoenix children's

inpatient care

pediatric neuroscience

family-centered care

quality improvement

patient safety

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Experienced candidates preferred; exceptional new graduates with significant pediatric critical care RN experience may be considered. Neurology experience preferred.

About the employer

Phoenix Children's is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.