What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, General Surgery (Per diem) position at NemoursCareerSite?
Nemours is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (per diem) to join our General Surgery team!
Key Responsibilities
- Provides care to pediatric patients as guided by education, clinical expertise and Scope of Practice Agreement, including ambulatory, inpatient (acute) care, surgical first assist, pre- and post-operative management.
- Provides around-the-clock in-house medical management in an acute or intensive care environment.
- Elicits comprehensive or focused/interval health history(ies).
- Performs complete or interim physical examinations as indicated by the nature of the encounter
- Orders, performs, and/or interprets diagnostic or screening tests, including laboratory, radiological or other tests within the APP scope of practice.
- Plans interventions including medications, treatments and procedures, and modifies plans based on evaluation of patient response.
What We Offer
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage
• Continuing Education allowance and paid time off to attend Conferences
• Retirement plan with employer matching
• Paid licensure, DEA, and malpractice coverage
• A collaborative, mission‑driven culture focused on provider well‑being, work‑life balance, and long‑term career growth
Qualifications
- Prior healthcare/patient care experience strongly preferred.
- Current Active/clear Florida APRN or PA license in good standing
- American Heart Association BLS
- Experience working with Pediatrics or Child Health preferred.