Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Trauma

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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 critical thinking 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.