Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, PICU

Nemours Children's Health • Orlando, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Nemours Children's Hospital in Orlando, Florida is seeking a Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider to join our Pediatric Critical Care (PICU) Team! In this role you will obtain patient and family histories, perform physical and developmental assessment, make diagnoses, participate in developing a management plan, perform invasive procedures, obtain specialist consultations, teach and counsel patients and families, participate in teaching residents and students, and perform appropriate documentation. You will be a part of a collegial and vibrant PICU multidisciplinary team that takes pride in excellent patient outcomes, teaching, and teamwork.

If you are seeking a role that offers professional development, meaningful pediatric specialization, and the opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized providers in a supportive environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Orlando offers an exceptional quality of life with year-round sunshine, no state income tax, diverse neighborhoods, top-rated schools, and easy access to beaches, outdoor recreation, and world-class entertainment.

Nemours Children's Health is a nationally recognized, mission-driven organization committed exclusively to pediatric care. Our clinicians work in a collaborative, academically rich environment that supports innovation, ongoing learning, and career longevity—while keeping patients and families at the center of everything we do.

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org [https://www.nemours.org].

Requirements

• Current Active/clear Florida APRN or PA license in good standing
• Current AHA BLS & PALS certification upon hire

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care Certification
• Pediatric APP experience (Intensive Care, Transport, Acute Care, or Emergency Medicine welcomed)
• New-to-practice APPs (with appropriate background) encouraged to apply and will be supported through structured onboarding, mentorship, and training

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient and family histories
• Perform physical and developmental assessment
• Make diagnoses
• Participate in developing a management plan
• Perform invasive procedures
• Obtain specialist consultations
• Teach and counsel patients and families
• Participate in teaching residents and students
• Perform appropriate documentation

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed