Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Nemours Children's Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base compensation

Generous sign-on bonus

Comprehensive health benefits

403(b) with employer match

Licensure, CME, and dues allowances

No state income tax in Florida

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Jacksonville, Florida, is seeking a qualified Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider to join their team. This role involves providing comprehensive care to pediatric patients in both NICU settings. Candidates must have national certification and Florida licensure. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, including health and retirement plans, and the advantage of no state income tax. Join us in creating the healthiest generation of children.

Qualifications

• Current national certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with acute-care certification required.
• Florida licensure as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner required upon hire.
• Experience working with pediatrics is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to pediatric patients guided by education and clinical expertise.
• Elicits comprehensive or focused health history.
• Performs physical examinations.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests.
• Plans interventions and modifies based on patient response.

Skills

Pediatric Patient Care

Health History Evaluation

Physical Examinations

Diagnostic Test Interpretation

Medication Management

Education

National Certification as a Neonatal or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Florida Licensure

American Heart Association BLS Certification

Job description

Job Description

Nemours Children’s Health in partnership with Wolfson Children’s Hospital is looking to expand our team of Neonatal Advanced Practice Providers in Jacksonville, Florida. Our level IV neonatal intensive care unit, located in the newly designed 7-story critical care tower, consists of 74 beds and is dedicated to providing the best start in life for babies born too early or with complex medical issues. This care team takes care of babies around the clock in a high-tech unit and offers critical care transport. The position requires coverage in both level II and level IV NICU settings and offers a unique opportunity to support our mission of creating the healthiest generation of children.

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 aid, and pre- and post-operative management.
• Elicits comprehensive or focused health history.
• 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’s scope of practice.
• Plans interventions, including medications, treatments, and procedures, and modifies plans based on evaluation of patient response.
• Initiates, monitors, alters, or orders medications related to conditions or illnesses being treated within applicable divisions.

What We Offer

• Competitive base compensation with a generous sign-on bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, and vision.
• 403(b) with employer match.
• Licensure, CME, and dues allowances.
• Not-for-profit status with eligibility for public service loan forgiveness.
• No state income tax in Florida.

Qualifications

• Current national certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with acute-care certification, or current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Florida licensure as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner required upon hire, or Florida licensure as a Physician Assistant required upon hire.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Experience working with pediatrics required.