Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Trauma

Children's Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN • 2d ago

About Children's Minnesota Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Children's Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023's Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry. Trauma Advanced Practice Provider (TAPP) Minneapolis Campus | Full-Time | 12-Hour Shifts (7a-7p / 7p-7a) 24/7/365 In-House Trauma Service The Trauma Advanced Practice Provider (TAPP) plays a critical role in delivering comprehensive care to pediatric trauma patients from initial resuscitation through discharge and follow-up. As a key clinical expert and leader within the Trauma Program, the TAPP provides independent patient management, participates in resuscitations, performs advanced procedures, supports quality improvement initiatives, and contributes to trauma education across the organization. Key Responsibilities Clinical Care & Patient Management Develop, implement, and manage care plans in collaboration with Trauma Surgeons and multidisciplinary teams. Independently assess, evaluate, and manage trauma patients across the Emergency Department, PICU, inpatient units, and ambulatory clinics. Respond to all Level I and II trauma activations; perform trauma consults and coordinate admissions. Conduct daily rounds, complete tertiary surveys, and order/interpret diagnostic studies. Perform advanced procedures including airway management, laceration repair, chest tube placement, central/IO/IV access, wound management, and orthopedic interventions such as fracture reductions and splinting. Clear C-spines, document patient care thoroughly, and manage accurate billing. Provide family education, discharge planning, and follow-up calls post-discharge; communicate with referring providers. Quality Improvement / PIPS Participate in PI data collection, review, and follow-up. Attend multidisciplinary PI and trauma team meetings. Identify and escalate PI issues for improvement. Education & Outreach Serve as a resource and educator for nurses, physicians, students, and staff. Provide formal and informal trauma education and participate in workshops, conferences, and outreach activities. Assist with trauma conference planning and guideline development. Policy & Program Support Participate in Trauma Program committees and development of policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines. Support dissemination and evaluation of trauma-related protocols. Professional Practice & Development Maintain required certifications and ongoing trauma CME. Stay current on trauma literature and evidence-based practices. License / Certification Physician Assistant: NCCPA certification and MN Medical Board license required. APRN: MN RN/APRN license; board certification via PNCB or ANCC. All Providers: Current ATLS, BLS, and PALS (ATLS within 3 months of hire). Education Master's degree required. PA: Graduate of accredited PA program. APRN: Graduate of accredited Acute Care Pediatric NP program; Acute Care certification required. Experience Minimum 2 years pediatric advanced practice experience. Pediatric trauma, inpatient management, and orthopedic experience strongly preferred. Skills & Competencies Advanced pediatric assessment skills; strong criticalthinking and problem solving. Ability to independently manage trauma patients from admission to discharge. Proficiency in trauma-related procedures and ability to function in high-acuity settings. Strong communication skills with families and interdisciplinary teams. Physical & Mental Requirements Adequate visual, auditory, reading, writing, and cognitive ability to perform all job duties. Ability to move throughout the facility and travel to off-site locations as needed. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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