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Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Hours: 12 hour shifts including days, nights, weekend and holiday rotation

Are you a highly motivated critical thinker passionate about pediatric cancer care and critical care medicine? We have a rewarding and fulfilling opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the MSK Kids Pediatric ICU team!

About MSK Kids

MSK Kids, Memorial Sloan Ketterings pediatric program, is dedicated to all children, young adults, and families facing childhood cancer. With specialized expertise and care focused on the individual child, were proud to say that more families turn to us for cancer care than any other hospital in the United States. And as pioneers in research, no one fights harder than our physicians and scientists to develop and deliver more effective strategies to prevent, treat, and ultimately cure childhood cancer for our patients at MSK Kids, and for those everywhere.

You Are:

• A good decision-maker, with proven success at making timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Able to work effectively in an environment notable for complex, sometimes contradictory information
• Adept at planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
• Effective at gaining the support and commitment of others by engaging them around your point of view and priorities
• Flexible in your approach and demeanor in order to align with the shifting demands of evolving circumstances

You Will:

• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team members in an acute care setting
• Deliver comprehensive care to Pediatric ICU patients, meeting their medical and psychosocial needs
• Implement and evaluate standards of care and participate in research necessary to establish exemplary, evidence-based care
• Participate in the implementation of patient education and clinical support programs to ensure optimal care throughout the healthcare continuum

Qualifications needed for a PA candidate are:

• Graduate from an accredited PA program
• NCCPA certification
• Active NYS license or be qualified for state licensure
• A minimum of 2 years of related experience is preferred

Qualifications needed for an NP candidate are:

• Current New York State (NYS) RN and NP licenses/registrations
• Pediatric Acute Care NP certification required
• Masters degree in nursing, prescriptive privileges (or eligibility)
• 3+ years of related clinical experience