Located in beautiful and sunny St. Petersburg, Florida, we at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital 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-C) 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:

• Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification and licensure in the state of Florida.
• Master's degree in Nursing (PNP-AC) or Physician Assistant Studies (PA) from an accredited program.
• Prior experience in pediatrics, cardiology, and/or critical care fields are preferred but not required.
• Excellent clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Dedication to providing compassionate and family-centered care to pediatric cardiac patients.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning.

If you are a motivated and compassionate Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) seeking a rewarding career in pediatric cardiac critical care, we encourage you to apply! Reach out to Jamie Andre at jandre4@jh.edu for more information on this growing program in a beautiful location.