Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, PICU
About The Position
Nemours Children's Hospital in Orlando is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its 28-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The role provides care for critically ill children alongside a multidisciplinary team of pediatric intensivists and other clinicians. The position offers a high-functioning, autonomous practice environment, structured onboarding, mentorship, and training. New-to-practice advanced practice providers are encouraged to apply. The schedule varies and includes day, night, and weekend coverage. The role includes assessing and managing patients, performing procedures, counseling and educating patients and families, and educating bedside clinicians, resident and fellow physicians, and APP students and fellows. Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida is a 130-bed pediatric hospital in Lake Nona Medical City. Nemours is a nonprofit pediatric health system delivering care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals, a network of more than 80 practices, and more than 40 hospital partnerships. The organization emphasizes evidence-based care, research, education, advocacy, prevention, inclusion, and whole-child health.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted Florida APRN or PA license in good standing.
- American Heart Association BLS certification.
- American Heart Association PALS certification.
Nice To Haves
- PNP-AC certification.
- Pediatric APP experience in intensive care, transport, acute care, or emergency medicine.
Responsibilities
- Practice at the top of scope in an autonomous role.
- Collaborate with pediatric intensivists as partners in care.
- Obtain patient and family histories and perform physical and developmental assessments.
- Make diagnoses and help develop management plans.
- Perform invasive procedures and obtain specialist consultations.
- Teach and counsel patients and families.
- Educate the bedside team, resident and fellow physicians, and APP students and fellows.
- Complete appropriate documentation.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
- Retirement plan with employer match.
- CME allowance and paid time off to attend conferences.
- Paid licensure, DEA, and malpractice coverage.
- Clinical mentorship and recognized APP training.
- Career advancement and recognition opportunities, including a monthly APP Professional Practice Program for new APPs.
- A culture supporting well-being, work-life balance, and long-term career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
