Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

Overview

Outstanding Opportunity To Join A Well-Established PICU Practice

Seeking an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join our group of nine pediatric intensivists at Sutter Memorial Hospital in Sacramento, CA.  

• The 20-bed PICU, (including 6 CVICU beds), has an average daily census of 15.
• There is a busy cardiovascular heart program with 150-180 pediatric cases, including neonatal, per year.
• In addition to full pediatric subspecialty support, the PICU offers ECMO, conventional and high frequency (oscillator, Jet and VDR) ventilation and iNO.
• This is a nocturnist position with a schedule of fourteen12-hour shifts per month.
• The ideal candidate will have PICU experience.

One of the nicest things about Sacramento is the proximity to the Bay Area and to Lake Tahoe. Within 90 minutes you can be at the coast or in the mountains. Located in a leafy valley of scenic rivers and canopies of trees, California’s capital city is a cosmopolitan convergence of tall, gleaming buildings, hearty Victorians, splendid restaurants and shops, and a vibrant arts scene. Sacramento has been called a snapshot of Wild West history in a modern, world-class city. It is an affordable place to call home and a wonderful place to raise a family.

The compensation and benefits referenced is for illustrative purposes only, and will be discussed during and after the interview process.

Effective November 1st, 2021 Pediatrix will require all employees and new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they qualify for an approved medical and/or religious exemption.

*Must have a minimum of a Master's Degree in Nursing

Benefits

Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package with many locations offering sign on bonuses, relocation and tuition reimbursement.

*Our benefits include: 

• Health (various options), life, vision, dental and disability insurance
• 401(k) with annual matching program
• Advanced and continuing medical education
• Leadership training and advancement opportunities
• Employee stock purchase plan at a 15% discount
• Professional liability insurance
• Support and payment for mandatory license/s and hospital credentialing

*These benefits are for full time employees, employees in other types of employment classifications may be eligible for some of these benefits.

Mednax, Inc. and its affiliated practices operating as Pediatrix® Medical Group (Pediatrix) are one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians have been committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. Specialties including obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, and neonatology are complemented by 18 pediatric subspecialties and a newly expanded area of primary and urgent care clinics. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

Today through almost 8,000 employees in 38 states, dedicated teams including physicians, advanced practitioners, clinical leaders, business and operational experts work together every day to fulfill our mission to take great care of the patient®. We invite you to join the Pediatrix® family and help shape the future of health care for women, babies and children.

Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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