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At UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, our advanced medical technologies and renowned practitioners are what make us a premier academic medical center and a center for research and excellence.

Registered Nurse - Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Full-Time
Job Opening ID: 4863

In this position, you will specialize in the care of children with complex congenital cardiac disease. Surgical procedures include repair of congenital heart defects and permanent pacemaker insertion. Medical interventions include management of acute/chronic heart failure, septic shock, renal and respiratory failure. Critically ill children are cared for with such treatment modalities as mechanical ventilation, inhaled nitric oxide, ventricular assist devices, temporary pacemaker therapy, peritoneal dialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy and acute hemodialysis.

Duties include utilizing the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care; functioning as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carrying out established nursing care for patients and performs related duties; performing nursing care for patients with more complex needs, with assistance and supervision; and assisting with the management of patient care administered by other members of the nursing team.

Requires 2+ years' pediatric cardiac critical care RN experience within the past 3 years OR 2+ years' pediatric transitional care RN experience within the past 3 years and 1 year pediatric cardiac critical care RN experience; current CA RN license; and American Heart Association CPR and PALS certification.

To apply, please visit www.ucsfhealth.org/jobs and search Job Opening ID: 4863 Questions? Please call or email David Kirk at: 415-353-7431, David.Kirk@ucsfmedctr.org. EOE

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Carolinas HealthCare System (CHS) is currently seeking an experienced, board certified or board eligible Pediatric Intensivist to become faculty under the Department of Pediatrics at Carolinas Medical Center. This physician will work solely at Jeff Gordon Children's Hospital which is located on the campus of Carolinas Medical Center — Northeast in Concord, NC. This Pediatric Intensivist will work together with the PICU team at Levine Children's Hospital to provide coverage to the 5 bed PICU 24/7. They will join over 125 pediatric subspecialists at Jeff Gordon Children's Hospital (Concord, NC) and Levine Children's Hospital (Charlotte, NC). Jeff Gordon Children's Hospital has recognized programs in pediatric epilepsy and developmental pediatrics as well as having Pediatric Endocrinology, Gastroenterology and Pulmonology physicians on staff. Levine Children's Hospital has an active solid organ transplant program in liver, heart and kidney, and been ranked among the top 50 "Best Children's Hospitals" in the nation by U. S. News & World Report — in six pediatric specialties. Both hospitals have a PICU and NICU. The two Level 3 NICU units have over 100 beds combined. There are currently over 990 pediatric and family medicine referring physicians on medical staffs. CHS is the second largest public, not-for-profit health system in the nation, operating more than 39 hospitals, over 700-plus care locations and employing more than 2,000 physicians. This position offers a competitive income, incentives, scheduling flexibility, and a comprehensive benefits package.

For more information or to submit a CV for consideration, please contact Sarah Foster: (800) 847-5084 / (704) 355-0077 or email: sarah.foster@carolinashealthcare.org. EOE/AA

Opportunities in Scenic St. Petersburg, Florida

All Children's Hospital, an integral member of Johns Hopkins Medicine, is currently seeking RN's in a number of different specialties. You will need current licensure in the State of Florida as a Registered Nurse with BSN preferred. Cognitive skill required to safely administer medication with the physical ability to perform all aspects of patient care, including CPR on all patients ranging in age from neonate to adult.

Visit our website www.allkids.org/HR to see the opportunities we have to offer and take the next step in your career by sending your resume to Michelle Nelson, Professional Recruiter at Michelle.Nelson@allkids.org

All Children's Hospital - Johns Hopkins Medicine offers a bright and vibrant new hospital facility designed for pediatric patients, innovative technology and research opportunities, excellent benefits, competitive salaries, relocation assistance, and great beaches with year-round activities and cultural events.

All Children's Hospital is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

The Division of Pediatric Cardiology in the Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine seeks applicants for a faculty position as an academic physician with a background and expertise in pediatric cardiac intensive care and either basic or clinical research. The successful recruit will be appointed to the Stanford University Medical Center Line Professoriate at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

The major criteria for appointment for faculty in the Medical Center Line shall be excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine, and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill. Faculty rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

The successful applicant should be board certified either in Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Anesthesia or a combination of these subspecialties. We are particularly interested in candidates who have advanced training and experience in pediatric cardiac intensive care.

He or she will join an expanding faculty of pediatric cardiologists who provide clinical care, teach, and perform basic and clinical research. Extensive opportunities exist for research collaborations with investigators at the School of Medicine and other departments at Stanford University.

Applications will be reviewed beginning February 15, 2013 and accepted until the position is filled.

Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of and applications from women and members of minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the university's research, teaching and clinical missions. Interested candidates should contact: Stephen Roth M.D., M.P.H, Chief, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford, 750 Welch Road, Suite 321, Palo Alto, CA 94304, Mail Code 5731.

The Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and the Department of Pediatrics at Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte,NC is recruiting a board certified/eligible pediatric critical care intensivist with a strong background in cardiac critical care to join a rapidly growing cardiovascular service line, including eight pediatric intensive care physicians and two pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons. The candidate should have expertise in all aspects of pediatric critical care, including post-operative cardiac management, as well as an interest in helping to expand the ECLS/VAD and Neurodevelopmental programs.

Levine Children's Hospital is the most comprehensive children's hospital between Atlanta and Washington, DC, helping families stay close to home. The freestanding children's hospital has 12 floors with a total of 234 patient beds, including a 20-bed, combined Cardiovascular/Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, a 20-bed Day Hospital and an 85-bed Neonatal ICU. Six different specialties have been ranked in the Top 50 of this year's U.S. News & World Report listing of "Best Children's Hospital". In addition to being recognized for nephrology for the third time, LCH was also recognized for cancer, cardiology & cardiovascular surgery, gastroenterology, neonatology and orthopedics.

Interested individuals wanting to discuss the opportunity further or to submit their curriculum vitae should contact:

King Abdulaziz Medical City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

A new cardiac center has been built and a 6 beds pediatric cardiac care unit is to be operated.

For further details please contact Dr. Rahaf Waggass' email dr_rahaf_waggass@yahoo.com

King Abdulaziz Medical City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

A new cardiac center has been built and a 6 beds pediatric cardiac care unit is to be operated.

For further details please contact Dr. Rahaf Waggass' email dr_rahaf_waggass@yahoo.com

Reid & Associates is seeking an interim Manager of CV ICU for a west coast children's hospital. Assist this non-for-profit hospital while they seek to fulfill the healthcare needs of their community with innovation and excellence.

Equipped with state-of-the-art technology this Intensive Care Unit ensures patients receive the best quality of care.

Contract Details:

• 90 Day contract with the option to extend
• In addition to salary temp housing, Rental Car and Airfare home twice per month
• Interested parties should reply with an attached copy of their current resume for review.
• Should you know of someone who may be qualified, please forward this along.

We greatly appreciate your consideration, and thank you in advance for your efforts.

Reid & Associates has been providing executive search and interim leaders for over 10 years. Our interim leaders are significant team members, adding much needed expertise and knowledge during a critical time. Interim engagements can include very generous compensation packages, travel, and range in time from a few months to over a year.

Reid & Associates services are always confidential and never at a charge to a candidate. We offer flexible contract terms and the highest salary for the candidate!

Contact: Reid & Associates Kristen Reid at 714/793-1320

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse II provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at the competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired results.

Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and one year experience as a registered nurse. Pediatric or Adult ICU RN experience strongly preferred. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Some positions require certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package in a progressive environment.

All interested applicants must complete an on-line application for posting #A012040 at www.muscjobs.com.

The pediatric cardiac intensive care unit utilizes a team approach to provide the highest quality patient care. Congenital heart defects are the most common type of serious birth defect and we work to provide quality care by offering surgical intervention, cardiac catheterization, and medical management in the PCICU. Each of us feels called to provide compassionate care during a critical time in the lives of children and families affected by CHD. The Nurse to patient ratio in the pediatric cardiac intensive care unit is 1:1 or 1:2.

Work Hours/Shifts

• Full Time Days and Nights avl.
• 12 Hour Shifts
• Every other weekend

As a Pediatric CICU RN with Orlando, you will make providing service your priority while caring for the whole person in a faith-based atmosphere.

Knowledge, Skills, Education and Experience Required

• Graduate of a school of nursing
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (if certification is from another agency, certification from AHA must be obtained within 90 days of hire)
• AHA Advanced life support certification (ACLS, PALS, NRP) per specialty/unit requirements (if certification is from another agency, certification from AHA must be obtained within 90 days of hire)
• Unit related experience is required for unit placement
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)

Licensure, Certification or Registration Required

• Current registration with Florida State Board of Nursing as a registered professional nurse

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates through behavior Florida Hospital’s Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork as outlined in the organization's Performance Excellence Program.
• Performs properly and legibly documents and reports all procedures and assessments in accordance with department policy.
• Obtains or delegates the obtaining of a nursing history. Evaluates for age-appropriate behavior motor skills and physiological norms of the patient. Completes the admission assessment, including pain screening. Completes all follow-up assessments and evaluations. Assesses for signs of abuse or neglect.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess and interpret diagnostic data relative to patient age and condition.
• Able to identify individualized plan of care. Identifies needs and develops/modifies plan of care.
• Interprets and verifies physician orders correctly. Investigates questionable situations. Performs treatments and administers medications according to policy and procedure. Functions appropriately in clinical emergencies. Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and medications.
• Evaluates patients' developmental level, identifies increased physical/emotional dependency needs and evaluates availability of support system consistent with the age of the patient served.
• Identifies the need for patient teaching and utilizes each opportunity for teaching on a planned or spontaneous basis.
• Participates in practice changes as a result of performance improvement activities. Demonstrates accurate documentation and monitoring of activities as needed. Supports quality standards and initiatives set by the department.
• Follows CDC isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs handwashing according to policy and enforces safety regulations.
• Exhibits desire to learn and upgrade nursing skills. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department or unit.

If you want to be a part of a team that is dedicated to delivering the highest quality in patient care, we invite you to explore the Pediatric CICU RN job opportunity with Florida Hospital Orlando and contact us today! Please email resumes to Kristine.diamonti@flhosp.org or contact us with any questions 407-200-2496.

Children's Hospital Los Angeles

The RN II CTICU works under general supervision, serves as a registered nurse, conducts patient assessments, participates in the development of the plan of care, implements and evaluates care according to patient specific age and/or developmental needs. Collaborates with other health care team members in the delivery of care. The 24 bed CTICU is the only dedicated, separately staffed pediatric CTICU on the West Coast. Training for this area is available.

B.S.N required with at least 1 year of acute care experience.

Contact: Stephanie Brady sbrady@chla.usc.edu

Children's Hospital Los Angeles

The Nurse Practitioner in the Heart Institute is an advanced practice nurse who provides nursing and medical services to patients in the Division of Cardiology, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention, as well as the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. Services include but are not limited to ordering, conducting and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, prescription of pharmacologic agents and treatments and non-pharmacologic therapies in a cost efficient manner.

Qualifications: Masters Degree in Nursing required. Three years pediatric RN experience preferred.

Contact: Stephanie Brady sbrady@chla.usc.edu

Company: Melnic Consulting Group - www.melnic.com

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This is a great opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to join the cardiac catheterization team at this leading children's hospital in the Western United States. The RN with advanced training and knowledge of the cardiovascular system and bodily processes of the heart cares for patients in the cardiac cath lab until discharge. Responsibilities of the RN in this role include keeping patient records, updating charts, conducting needs assessments and preparing patients for procedures in the cath lab. In addition to monitoring vital signs or administering medications. The cath lab RN may scrub in on some procedures and may participate in lifesaving actions such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation.

This is a full-time position, reporting to the Cath Lab Manager/Director, for the dedicated nursing professional who will direct and coordinate nursing care for patients from newborns through young adults.

This leading children's hospital is currently constructing a new 425,000 square foot, seven story, state of the art tower, opening in 2013, that promises to be one of the safest, most advanced children's hospitals in the world and will include two new Cardiac Catheterization Lab Departments. Their extraordinary team of visionaries, pioneers, believers and caretakers are passionate about protecting the health and well-being of children. Their efforts have been rewarded by being named one of the "Best Children's Hospitals" in six pediatric specialties for 2012-13 by U.S. News and World Report. In addition, they have earned Magnet designation for excellence in nursing care, and it was the first hospital in the U.S. to earn the Beacon Award for critical care excellence.

Qualifications:

Associate Degree in Nursing from an approved school, required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, preferred; three years of cath lab experience, required; two years of recent pediatric cath lab experience, required; current RN license in the State of California, required; current BLS and PALS or PEARS certifications, required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, preferred; excellent communication and interpersonal skills, required.

Apply online at: http://www.melnic.com/Looking-for-Pediatric-Nursing-Jobs-Information.php?jid=35

For more information, please visit Melnic Consulting Group at www.melnic.com or contact Jill Gilliland, at jill@melnic.com or (800) 886-7906. Thank you.

Company: Melnic Consulting Group - www.melnic.com

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The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at this leading children's hospital has an opportunity for a Registered Nurse who is passionate about cardiology and pediatric nursing to join their cardiac critical care team. The RN in the CICU is a member of the team that treats infants, children and adolescents from all over the world with a wide range of cardiac, thoracic and vascular conditions. The RN in this role is responsible and accountable for assessing, planning and providing care to assigned patients. This role includes assessing and documenting initial and ongoing patient needs and problems, formulating the nursing plan, developing realistic long and short term goals based on patient and family needs, and implementing the patient plan of care, evaluating and modifying the plan as needed. The RN in the CICU is a team player who provides safe nursing care for patients as they recover, then assists the patient and their family in planning for discharge.

Located in the mid-Atlantic area of the U.S., mid-way between New York City and Washington, D.C., this premier, pediatric health care facility was recently ranked nationally among the "Best Children's Hospitals" in the country for 2012-13 by U.S. News & World Report. They ranked among the best children's hospitals in nine pediatric specialties including cardiology and heart surgery. Their growing Cardiac Center provides comprehensive care for infants, children, and adolescents with cardiac, thoracic and vascular disease, and it includes a ten bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU), expanding to 14 beds in the fall of 2012.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, required; clinical nursing experience, required; previous experience in pediatric/cardiac and/or critical care nursing, preferred; current (or eligible for) registration with the Delaware State Board of Nursing, required; bilingual, preferred.

Apply online at: http://www.melnic.com/Looking-for-Pediatric-Nursing-Jobs-Information.php?jid=34

For more information, please visit Melnic Consulting Group at www.melnic.com or contact Jill Gilliland, at jill@melnic.com or (800) 886-7906. Thank you.

Company: Melnic Consulting Group - www.melnic.com

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This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced nurse leader to join this leading children's hospital as the Director of their Heart Center, where children with congenital or acquired heart disease or conditions receive state-of-the-art diagnostic, medical, interventional and surgical treatment. The Director is responsible for the overall clinical and operational performance of all aspects of the Heart Center, Cardiology Clinic, Cardio Diagnostics, Cardiac Cath Lab, CVICU and CVOR. They manage program development, planning and leading program operations in a manner that will ensure high quality program effectiveness and efficiency. The Director in this role is a highly experienced, progressive nursing leader with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, essential for providing effective communications between the outpatient, diagnostics, inpatient, cardiothoracic surgery, intensive care, anesthesia and neonatology departments.

This leading children's hospital is one of the best in the U. S., nationally ranked in six pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" for 2012-13. They have achieved Magnet status for excellence in nursing and patient care, and have been recognized by the Leapfrog Group for their excellent performance in safety, quality and efficiency. Their Trauma Center has recently achieved Level II status. Their multi-phase expansion program is ongoing and will add 40% to the campus size when complete. It will include private rooms in the NICU, additional beds in the hematology/oncology and transitional care/rehabilitation units, additional outpatient facilities and expansion of the Emergency Department. Their promise is to meet the health needs of the region's children by providing excellent care for every child, every day.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and Master's Degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration or Business Administration, required; minimum of five years of direct management experience, required; strong clinical, analytical, business planning, communication and interpersonal skills, required; understanding of physician and hospital billing practices and reimbursement methodologies, preferred.

Apply online at: http://www.melnic.com/pediatric-nurse-manager-jobs-information.php?jid=137

For more information, please visit Melnic Consulting Group at www.melnic.com or contact Jill Gilliland, at jill@melnic.com or (800) 886-7906. Thank you.

Company: Melnic Consulting Group - www.melnic.com

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Bring your strong leadership skills, communication skills and experience as a nurse leader to join the cardiac team at this leading children's hospital as the Manager of the Cardiac Inpatient Unit and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) with a total of 18 beds. This position reports to the Director of Cardiac Nursing with responsibilities for the leadership function of the Units, caring for children who have been diagnosed with heart disease or who are recovering from heart surgery.

The role of the Manager of the Cardiac and PACU units is responsible for facilitating, coordinating and directing patient care services. They participate in policy and procedure development, facilitating staff involvement in the process, and analyze/monitor systems, work flow, staffing, budgets and departmental goals including streamlining the PACU and building relationships with all cardiac units. Additional responsibilities include collaborating with Human Resources on development of recruiting and retention programs and ensuring proper orientation, credentialing and professional development for the Cardiac/PACU staff. This nurse leader is a mentor who provides opportunities for staff development and career advancement for the team.

This internationally recognized state-of-the-art children's hospital is currently undergoing expansion and renovation in many areas. This pediatric facility offers an integrated spectrum of clinical treatment to all families in the communities it serves, with a dedication to the pursuit of better health for children everywhere. They care for thousands of children from across the country and around the world, and were named one of the nation's 25 Best children's Hospitals by Parents magazine in 2009. They are nationally ranked in nine pediatric specialties in U.S. News and World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" for 2012-13 including cardiology and heart surgery.

Qualifications:

BSN, required; Master's Degree in Nursing or related field, preferred; current (or eligible) Delaware RN license, required; five years of cardiac experience, preferably including one year in pediatrics, required; knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice, required; knowledge of management theory and change process, required; previous management experience, required; bilingual in English and Spanish, required.

Apply online at: http://www.melnic.com/pediatric-nurse-manager-jobs-information.php?jid=133

For more information, please visit Melnic Consulting Group at www.melnic.com or contact Jill Gilliland, at jill@melnic.com or (800) 886-7906. Thank you.

Company: Melnic Consulting Group - www.melnic.com

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This leading academic children's hospital in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. has a great opportunity for an experienced Nurse Practitioner to become the Manager of Advanced Practice Nursing in their Cardiac Center. In this role, the APN Manager is responsible for leadership activities including quality improvement, education and consultation to the Advanced Practice Nursing staff. Additionally, the APN Manager in the Cardiac Center provides oversight of various systems to support evidence based practice, patient safety, provider efficiency and productivity and professional development.

Managing the Advanced Practice Nursing function in the Cardiac Center encompasses a wide variety of responsibilities including recruiting, hiring and retaining qualified staff, ensuring the orientation program leads to the effective development of staff, monitoring staff performance and participation in program development and facilitation to support clinical practice. Promoting quality, efficient and cost effective care, the APN Manager prepares and manages operating and capital budgets, monitors NP clinical productivity and ensures compliance with NP billing regulations. Providing clinical consultation to the multidisciplinary team, the ANP Manager is a role model for the positive image of nursing through their appearance and behaviors and their respectful and dignified interactions with parents, patients and colleagues.

This leading children's hospital, famous for providing excellent comprehensive care and services to infants, children and adolescents, was voted the #1 pediatric hospital in the U.S. by Parents Magazine in 2009, has achieved Magnet status for nursing excellence and was tied for number one on U.S. News & World Report's Honor Roll of "Best Children's Hospitals" for 2012-13. They are ranked #2 in the U.S. in Cardiology and Heart Surgery, and their Cardiac Center is one of the world’s leading facilities whose team of experts is dedicated to providing the best care available to infants, children and adolescents with congenital or acquired heart conditions.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited Master's Degree in Nursing program, required; registered nurse license in Pennsylvania, required; Advanced Practice Nurse licensure in Pennsylvania, required; National Board Certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care, Critical Care, or Primary Care), required; minimum of five years of APN experience, required; management and leadership experience, strongly preferred.

Apply online at: http://www.melnic.com/pediatric-nurse-manager-jobs-information.php?jid=124

For more information, please visit Melnic Consulting Group at www.melnic.com or contact Jill Gilliland, at jill@melnic.com or (800) 886-7906. Thank you.

Company: Melnic Consulting Group - www.melnic.com

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Consider bringing your experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in cardiac care to join the Cardiac Center team at this leading children's hospital. The CNS in this role is responsible for the improvement and maintenance of clinical nursing care in the unit that treats infants and children from all over the world with heart disease. The Center includes a ten bed cardiac intensive care unit, a sixteen bed step-down unit, an operating room and state of the art technology for diagnosis and treatment.

The CNS in the Cardiac Center is an expert in critical care nursing, proficient in the care of all age groups from neonates to young adults, who collaborates with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to provide high quality health care to these children. In addition to providing nursing care to selected patients, the Clinical Nurse Specialist assists in creating nursing care plans with priorities based on the needs of the patient and their family, and evaluates nursing care given by themselves and others in the cardiac unit.

This is a full-time position at this premier, pediatric health care facility that was recently ranked nationally among the "Best Children's Hospitals" in the country for 2012-13 by U.S. News & World Report. They are nationally ranked in nine pediatric specialties, including cardiology and heart surgery. Their Cardiac Center ranks among the best in the country for advanced pediatric cardiac care.

Qualifications:

MSN, required; current registered nurse license in the State of Delaware, required; current Advanced Practice Nurse license in the State of Delaware, with or without prescriptive authority, required; previous cardiac experience, required; five years of related clinical experience, required.

Apply online at: http://www.melnic.com/pediatric-clinical-nurse-specialist-information.php?jid=71

For more information, please visit Melnic Consulting Group at www.melnic.com or contact Jill Gilliland, at jill@melnic.com or (800) 886-7906. Thank you.

Company: Melnic Consulting Group - www.melnic.com

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This is a great new opportunity at a leading children's academic medical center for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join their cardiology team that cares for infants, children and teens with congenital or acquired heart disease. The experienced CNS in the Heart Center is a leader who provides clinical practice expertise, education, program development and consultation across the continuum of care. Using strong problem solving and decision-making skills to improve outcomes and achieve program goals, the CNS works with other leaders and management to develop patient care criteria, assess health needs of patients and evaluate nursing interventions leading to optimal outcomes. Additional responsibilities include developing, implementing and evaluating patient, unit, department and organizational goals.

The Heart Center has twenty-five board-certified or board-eligible cardiologists who provide comprehensive pediatric cardiac care from the less critical to the most complex conditions. They are one of the top medical and surgical heart teams in the country and in early 2012 they performed their 100thheart transplant. This leading academic children's hospital is ranked number six among the top ten children's hospitals in the U.S., they are nationally ranked in all ten pediatric specialties and their Heart Center is one of the best in the country according to U.S. News & Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" report for 2012-13. In addition, they have achieved Magnet status for nursing excellence.

Qualifications:

MSN, required; RN license in the State of Washington, required; minimum of three years of pediatric clinical or Clinical Nurse Specialist experience including current or recent experience in pediatric cardiology and/or adult congenital heart disease, required; CNS or RN cardiac background, required.

Apply online at: http://www.melnic.com/pediatric-clinical-nurse-specialist-information.php?jid=69

For more information, please visit Melnic Consulting Group at www.melnic.com or contact Jill Gilliland, at jill@melnic.com or (800) 886-7906. Thank you.

Company: Melnic Consulting Group - www.melnic.com

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Join this world-class academic center children's hospital in the Southeastern United States as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in their Pediatric Intensive Care and Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Units (PICU/CICU). Reporting to the Advanced Clinical Practice Department, the PNP in this full-time critical care position provides direct clinical care for patients with life threatening illness or injuries, aged 0-21, in the 16 bed PICU and the 13 bed CICU.

In collaboration with the attending PICU physician, responsibilities include but are not limited to physical exams, data collection and documentation, conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ordering lab studies, prescribing interventions and medications and scheduling consultations in addition to daily rounds. These state-of-the-art critical care units offer ECMO, high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide therapy, non-invasive ventilation and hyperbaric oxygen therapy in addition to other critical care services. Excellent decision-making skills are required to formulate treatment plans, monitor patient progress, assess patients for change in status and when necessary institute emergency interventions. In addition to excellence in patient care, the critical care practitioner contributes to research, teaching and leadership within the organization.

This 178 bed world-class leading academic children's hospital is committed to maintaining their history of excellence in pediatrics, as they work to treat, prevent and cure childhood illness. It is again ranked one of the top children’s hospitals in the nation in U.S. News and World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" for 2012-13, and has attained re-designation as a Magnet hospital, the gold standard for excellence in nursing and patient care. Their physicians have advanced training and extensive experience in treating children with the most complex health problems, and 27 of them have been named "Top Doctors in the U.S." by U.S. News and World Report.

Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Nursing and Bachelor's Degree, required; completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, required; critical care/acute care NP Master's Degree or completion of ACNP/CCNP post Master’s program, strongly preferred; minimum of three years of experience as an RN, with a minimum of one year as a Nurse Practitioner, preferably in an ICU setting, OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience, required; current RN licensure in North Carolina, required; current (or within 6 months of hire) National NP certification as an acute care or critical care NP, required.

Apply online at: http://www.melnic.com/pediatric-nurse-practitioner-jobs.php?jid=395

For more information, please visit Melnic Consulting Group at www.melnic.com or contact Jill Gilliland, at jill@melnic.com or (800) 886-7906. Thank you.

Company: Melnic Consulting Group - www.melnic.com

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This is a great opportunity for a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join this world-class academic center children’s hospital in the Southeastern United States as a member of their pediatric cardiac transplant team. The PNP in this role is a clinical expert who provides direct patient care services in the intermediate and/or step down unit or in the clinic for pediatric patients who have undergone cardiac transplants. Reporting directly to the Advanced Clinical Practice Team Leader and Director, the PNP in Cardiac Transplant has responsibilities that include but are not limited to physical exams, data collection and documentation, conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ordering lab studies, managing the care and discharge of patients and participating in daily rounds. In addition to excellence in patient care, the cardiac transplant practitioner contributes to research, teaching and leadership within the organization. This 178 bed world-class leading academic children's hospital is committed to maintaining their history of excellence in pediatrics, as they work to treat, prevent and cure childhood illness. It is again ranked one of the top children's hospitals in the nation in U.S. News and World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" for 2012-13, and has attained re-designation as a Magnet hospital, the gold standard for excellence in nursing and patient care. Their physicians have advanced training and extensive experience in treating children with the most complex health problems, and 27 of them have been named "Top Doctors in the U.S." by U.S. News and World Report.

Qualifications:

Master's Degree, required; completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, with certification as a Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner (PNP or FNP), required; minimum of three years of experience as an RN, with a minimum of one year as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner in a pediatric acute care setting, strongly preferred; RN licensure in North Carolina, required; current BLS and PALS certifications, required.

Apply online at: http://www.melnic.com/pediatric-nurse-practitioner-jobs.php?jid=394

For more information, please visit Melnic Consulting Group at www.melnic.com or contact Jill Gilliland, at jill@melnic.com or (800) 886-7906. Thank you.

Company: Melnic Consulting Group - www.melnic.com

Description:

If you are a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with experience in cardiothoracic surgery, consider joining the multidisciplinary team at this leading children’s hospital medical center that cares for pediatric patients who are undergoing surgery to correct congenital and acquired heart conditions. The PNP or PA in this role is responsible for the delivery of comprehensive quality patient care including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for infants, children and adolescents. Functions of the practitioner in cardiothoracic surgery include surgical first assist as you work with the pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon in the OR, pre- and post-operative care and rounding on patients in an environment specifically designed to provide the best possible care for patients being treated for complex heart conditions. In addition, you will provide patient/family education and discharge planning. This leading children’s hospital medical center is a leader in treating pediatric heart disease and providing heart transplants. Their team of cardiac specialists specializes in treating complex heart defects in newborns as well as managing complex heart diseases in children and adolescents. This is a full-time position with flexible hours, days, weekends and holidays as required to meet the needs of the cardiothoracic surgery patients, programs and services. This is the only health care facility in the region specifically serving the needs of children. They are dedicated to improving the physical and emotional health of children through family and patient-centered care, believing the most important thing in the world is a child’s health and giving children the care they deserve.

Qualifications:

Two years of pediatric experience, required; cardio surgical experience, required; current State of Connecticut PA, PNP or APRN licensure required; current BLS/CPR in infant, child and adult preferred; PALS certification within three months of hire, required; outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, required; bilingual and bicultural in English and Spanish, preferred.

Apply online at: http://www.melnic.com/pediatric-nurse-practitioner-jobs.php?jid=383

For more information, please contact Melnic Consulting Group, www.melnic.com - Jill Gilliland, at jill@melnic.com or (800) 886-7906. Thank you.

Company: Melnic Consulting Group - www.melnic.com

Description:

We currently have a great opportunity for an experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit of this leading academic children’s hospital in the Southwestern United States. The advanced practice nurse in the role of PNP or PA in the CVICU is a member of the team that cares for patients aged 0-18 in the CVICU specialty setting. You will provide age appropriate and culturally sensitive comprehensive health care services including admission histories and physicals, plans of care and day to day management (in collaboration with the attending) of CVICU patients. The Advanced Practice Practitioner will also initiate referrals and follow up on consults to other providers. This full-time position is open to acute care certified Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PA-Cs).

This 559-bed hospital was named one of the top pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” for 2012-13, and is nationally ranked in ten pediatric specialties. It has attained Magnet status, the highest national recognition granted to a hospital or medical center for nursing excellence. Their mission is to make life better for all children by improving access to quality care through their patient/family-centered care model and nursing philosophy. They are experts in helping the sickest kids.

Qualifications:

MSN or graduate of an educational program for physician assistants or surgeon assistants accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health educational programs, required; current RN license (or eligible) in the State of Texas, required; recognition as an Acute Care or Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (or eligible) by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners, or Physician Assistant (PA-C) licensed in the State of Texas, required; current CPR/BLS and PALS certifications, required; NPs must have Advanced Practice Acute Care or Critical Care certification, required; previous pediatric critical care experience in a high acuity CVICU, preferred.

Apply online at: http://www.melnic.com/pediatric-nurse-practitioner-jobs.php?jid=379

For more information, please contact Melnic Consulting Group, www.melnic.com - Jill Gilliland, at jill@melnic.com or (800) 886-7906. Thank you.

Description: Exciting position available for experienced nurse leader in our expanding Cardiovascular Program. Responsibilities include administrative and clinical operations for our world renowned Cardiovascular ICU which includes 29 beds and three cardiovascular operating rooms.

The successful incumbent will have:

• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated track record of successfully implementing change with an emphasis on innovation.
• Passion for developing and mentoring staff nurses and emerging nurse leaders.
• Proven interdisciplinary collaboration and the ability to execute a shared vision to move an already successful program into the future within an interdisciplinary team.
• Facile with data bases and demonstrated record of using data to improve patient care and nursing practice.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing; Master’s degree in nursing, business administration or relevant specialty.
• Progressive experience in management within an academic tertiary care institution, preferably pediatric

Status: Full Time

Shift: Day

Standard Hours per Week: 40.00

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