Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Nephrology

Nemours Children's Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base compensation

Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision

Mortgage assistance

No state income tax in Florida

Job summary

A pediatric healthcare provider in Jacksonville, Florida, is seeking Advanced Practice Providers to join their Nephrology Team. This role involves providing care to pediatric patients, including inpatient and surgical management. Candidates should possess current certifications and Florida Licensure. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including mortgage assistance and professional growth opportunities. Join the team to make a positive impact on children's health.

Qualifications

• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or current certification as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner required.
• Florida Licensure as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse required upon hire.
• BLS required upon hire from the American Heart Association.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• Prior healthcare/patient care experience preferred.
• Pediatrics experience preferred.
• DEA registration either active or required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to pediatric patients guided by education and expertise.
• Orders, performs, and/or interprets diagnostic tests.
• Plans interventions including medications and treatments.
• Orders, conducts, and interprets diagnostic tests within scope.
• Plans interventions including medications, treatments and procedures; adjusts based on response.
• Initiates, monitors, and adjusts medications for relevant pediatric conditions.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Clinical expertise

Education

Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Florida Licensure as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse

Florida PA/APN licensure

Job description

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
• Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
• 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.