Advanced Practice Provider - Neurology (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Florida seeks a Pediatric Neurology APRN to provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients in outpatient and inpatient settings. You will work with Neurology physicians and staff to perform histories, exams, order tests, and initiate treatment plans.

This role requires strong critical thinking, board certification, Florida APRN license, BLS, and ability to document within 24 hours; weekend call coverage and clinical precepting duties are included.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP).
• APRN licensure in Florida in good standing.
• Certification by ANCC/AANPCB/PNCB in pediatric nursing in good standing.
• BLS certification in good standing.
• Level II background check clearance.

Responsabilités

• Perform comprehensive and problem-focused histories and exams.
• Order and interpret labs and diagnostics to plan care.
• Differentiate normal vs abnormal data to guide treatment.
• Perform procedures competency-based and documentation timely.
• Maintain current clinical expertise and promote growth.
• Order/prescribe meds for inpatients and outpatients.
• Document orders and adjust therapies within protocol with supervision.
• Recognize when physician consultation is needed.
• Maintain 24-hour documentation timeliness and quality.
• Serve as preceptor for APP students.
• Provide weekend call coverage and coordinate discharge planning.

Connaissances

Pediatric APP experience

Critical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Documentation skills

Formation

Master's degree in nursing or DNP

Outils

EMR documentation

Description du poste

Description

Job Summary

The Neurology APRN works collaboratively with the Neurologist and other colleagues to provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients with neurologic concerns. The position requires a high degree of critical thinking and clinical expertise in working with pediatric patients in the outpatient setting. Directly provides clinical services to pediatric patients including but not limited to: performing and documenting history and physical examinations, interpreting pertinent patient data, writing routine orders for appropriate laboratory studies, x-rays and consultations, assisting in patient follow up, performing appropriate screening, ordering/prescribing medications, ordering and/or performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures within the established protocol and the APRN's scope of practice. The position will be a combination of inpatient consults and outpatient clinic visits. Reports to the Neurology APP Manager.

Job Specific Duties

• Performs comprehensive and problem focused history and physical examinations.
• Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory tests and diagnostic tests to establish diagnosis and develop a comprehensive treatment plan.
• Differentiates between the normal and the abnormal in anatomic, physiological, laboratory findings and other diagnostic data.
• Performs procedures as demonstrated through competency.
• Accountable for maintaining current expertise and skills in order to facilitate a high quality of clinical performance and to promote clinical growth.
• Orders and prescribes medication for inpatient/outpatients.
• Writes orders, monitors/alters drug therapies, and performs procedures within established protocol with collaborating physician and APRN scope of practice.
• Recognizes need for physician consultation and guidance as indicated with experience and scope of practice.
• Maintains a high level of critical thinking and time management skills. Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner of 24 hours.
• Acts as a preceptor for APP students.
• Participates in other necessary activities associated with patient care (EMR documentation, coordinating clinical care, discharge planning).
• Provides weekend call coverage as scheduled.

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Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Master's degree in nursing or Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP)
• APRN licensure issued by the State of Florida - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Board (AANPCB), or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• Level II Background Check - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• Successful completion of Credentialing by NCHS Medical Administration

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Pediatric APP experience preferred.
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Able to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care.
• Able to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Able to provide weekend call coverage.

As required under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025) we are providing the link below to the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Job: Nursing - Clinical

Department: NCPS NEURO MAIN-3100-440750

Job Status: Professional