Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Casual/PRN Surgery

Nemours Children’s Health System; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base compensation

No state income tax in Florida

Job summary

A specialized children's healthcare provider in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a Casual/PRN role within their General/Trauma Surgery Team. The ideal candidate will provide both inpatient and outpatient care, conduct health assessments, and apply advanced surgical techniques. This role promises competitive compensation and no state income tax in Florida, ensuring a positive work-life balance and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner required.
• Florida Licensure as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse required upon hire.
• Experience working with Pediatrics or Child Health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to pediatric patients including inpatient and outpatient coverage.
• Performs comprehensive health history and physical examinations.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests within the scope of practice.

Skills

Pediatric care

Acute care experience

Strong communication skills

Education

Certification as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Florida Licensure

Job description

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Casual/PRN Surgery

Job Description

Nemours Children’s Health is seeking a Casual/PRN Advanced Practice Provider to join our General/Trauma Surgery Team in Florida! This position includes both inpatient/outpatient services and consists of various shifts, depending on department needs.

Our providers work together to care for babies, kids and young adults from all over the world. We use the most advanced surgical techniques and are active in researching various conditions in children to better help foster 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 assist and pre- and post-operative management
• This position will provide inpatient and outpatient coverage
• Elicits comprehensive or focused/interval 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
• No state income tax in Florida

Qualifications

• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or current certification as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
• Florida Licensure as a Physician Assistant required upon hire or Florida Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse required upon hire
• Acute or Primary Care Certification acceptable, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner preferred (PNP-PC or PNP-AC) if an Advanced Practice Nurse
• BLS required upon hire from the American Heart AssociationPrior healthcare/patient care experience strongly preferred
• Experience working with Pediatrics or Child Health preferred
• Federal DEA registration either active or required upon hire

If you’re looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, and focus on pediatric care, this is the opportunity for you.

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