What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Critical Care position at NemoursCareerSite?
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida is currently seeking an Acute Care Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to work overnight in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center. The 12-bed PICU at Lakeland Regional Health has all private rooms with family friendly amenities.
Nemours providers at Lakeland Regional Health have access to more than 13 pediatric subspecialties on site as well as remote access to all the Nemours pediatric subspecialists located in Orlando. The Nemours transport team provides critical care transport services to Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida for children requiring higher level care.
Key Responsibilities
Admit patients from the Pediatric ED
Round on patients in the PICU
Attend trauma alerts in the Pediatric ED
Consult with the pediatric subspecialists
Educate nurses, APPs, medical students and residents
What We Offer
Competitive base compensation
Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match
Licensure, CME and dues allowance
Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
No state income tax in Florida
Qualifications
Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or current certification as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Florida Licensure as a Physician Assistant required upon hire or Florida Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse required upon hire
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Certification (PNP-AC) if an Advanced Practice Nurse
BLS required upon hire from the American Heart Association
Prior PICU experience strongly preferred
Federal DEA registration either active or required upon hire
If you’re looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, and focus on pediatric care, this is the opportunity for you.
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