Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Nephrology

Nemours Children’s Health System

Jacksonville (FL)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base compensation

Mortgage assistance

403B with employer match

Licensure, CME and dues allowance

No state income tax in Florida

Job summary

A leading children's health system in Jacksonville, Florida, is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their Nephrology Team. The role involves providing comprehensive care to pediatric patients and managing various kidney conditions. Candidates should have a Master's Degree and relevant certifications. This position offers competitive compensation, mortgage assistance, and a supportive work environment for professional growth in pediatric care. Join us in fostering the healthiest generation of children.

Qualifications

Current certification as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Florida Licensure required upon hire.
BLS from American Heart Association required upon hire.
Prior healthcare/patient care experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide care to pediatric patients including inpatient and outpatient services.
Conduct health history and physical examinations.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
Plan and modify treatment interventions.

Skills

Pediatric care

Patient assessment

Intervention planning

Experience in Pediatrics

Education

Master's Degree

Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Florida Licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Nephrology

Job Description

Nemours Children’s Health is seeking Advanced Practice Providers to join our Nephrology Team in Jacksonville, Florida!

Our Pediatric Nephrology team is comprised of kidney specialists who treat babies, kids and young adults with renal (kidney) problems. We see and treat a wide range of kidney conditions and are active in researching the best ways to care for kids with these conditions. Come join our team and 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
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
Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match
Licensure, CME and dues allowance
Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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 Association
Prior 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.

About Us

Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the‑art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary‑urgent‑and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. duPont Trust, as well as other income.

As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.

Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day‑to‑day work with colleagues, patients and families.

To learn more about Nemours Children’s and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us atwww.nemours.org .

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