M Physicians

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pediatric CVICU

Minneapolis, MN (UMMC - Childrens)
Full-time
Posted Nov 5, 2026

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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Pediatric CVICU

University of Minnesota Physicians is seeking a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or a Certified Physician Assistant to join the Pediatric CVICU clinical practice.

The Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine discovers and delivers outstanding medical care, enabling children with critical illness to lead a full life.

The mission of the Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine is to promote and advance the health and wellness of infants, children, and young adults with acute, life-threatening illnesses. We seek to fulfill our mission by providing effective education and direct service to our patients and the health care community through basic and clinical innovative research of substantial impact. We strive to consistently provide regional and national leadership through the quality of our efforts with continuous improvement being our expectation. Our confidence in success derives from our commitment to our principles, to our patients, to each other, and to ourselves and our families.

In This Role, You Will:

•Provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients in the CVICU.

•Have inpatient responsibilities at the M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital.

•Perform comprehensive assessments of critically ill neonatal, pediatric, and congenital heart disease patients in the CVICU; formulate differential diagnoses; interpret diagnostic studies; and develop, implement, and adjust evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team.

•Provide education and counseling to patients, parents, and caregivers regarding congenital and acquired cardiac conditions, postoperative recovery, treatment plans, medications, procedures, and strategies to optimize long-term cardiovascular health and outcomes.

•Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and social workers to optimize patient care outcomes.

•Spend the first few months observing with providers in our division to learn pediatric critical care. We will develop an educational plan for you.

Schedule:

•Part Time – 0.9 FTE

•6:30am-6:30pm. Every 4th weekend. Rotating holidays.

•No Call

We’re Looking For a PA or PNP Who Is:

•A graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or formal Pediatric Nurse Practitioner training program.

•Eligible or is certified through NCCPA, ANCC, PNCB or AANP.

•Licensed or eligible to acquire a license and prescriptive authority through the MN Board of Medical Practice (PAs) or MN APRN license or eligible to acquire a license and prescriptive authority through MN Board of Nursing (PNP’s).

•Able to meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.

What Could Set You Apart:

•Previous ICU experience is required.

What We Offer

We're proud to offer competitive salary and a market leading benefits package to support our employees and their families. Our benefits package was recently recognized for its appealing and inclusive nature. Some important highlights include:

•Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans

•Best in industry 401K employer contribution

•As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

•CME reimbursement, concierge services and a well-being allowance

Additional information on our benefits can be found here .

About Us

University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians) is a non-profit organization seeking driven individuals in both clinical and non-clinical areas to help transform health and medicine. Headquartered in Minneapolis, our organization employs more than 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers and 2,200 health professionals and staff throughout Minnesota and beyond.

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School strives to improve the lives of children through research, service, education, and advocacy. We are responsible to the children and adolescents of Minnesota, our region and globally, to advance pediatric healthcare access, outcomes and discovery through:

•State-of-the-art, family-centered healthcare;

•Cutting-edge research that advances knowledge and care;

•Education of the next generation of pediatric physicians, health professionals and researchers; and

•Evidence-informed advocacy for systems change

Through our mission, we positively impact children in our community, nation, and world.

About our Community

We are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report . The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. You'll find excellent school systems , a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and a reliable international airport. If you love the outdoors, you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes, parks, and some of the country's best bike trails!

•Explore Minnesota

•Greater Minneapolis – St. Paul Metropolitan Area

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University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,500 physicians, 500 advanced practice providers, and 200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.

Join us on a mission to advance medicine.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.