Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, PICU

NPACE; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Continuing education allowance

Paid time off

Job summary

Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando seeks a Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider to join our Pediatric Critical Care team in a high-acuity PICU.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists to deliver evidence-based care for medically complex children, participate in teaching, and support families while advancing your critical care expertise within a nationally recognized children's health system.

Qualifications

• Active Florida APRN or PA license in good standing.
• Current BLS and PALS certification.
• Pediatric critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take patient histories and perform physical/developmental assessments.
• Develop diagnoses and evidence-based management plans.
• Collaborate with intensivists, nurses, therapists and specialists.
• Provide education and support to patients and families.
• Teach residents, students, and other learners in the clinical environment.
• Complete accurate documentation and support quality and safety initiatives.

Skills

APRN/PA licensure

BLS

PALS

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in nursing or physician assistant studies

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Orlando is seeking a Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider to join our Pediatric Critical Care team. This is an exciting opportunity to care for medically complex children in a collaborative, high-performing PICU environment while growing your pediatric critical care expertise within a nationally recognized children’s health system.

In this role, you will work alongside a collegial multidisciplinary team that values excellent outcomes, teaching, teamwork, and family-centered care. You will have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to patient care, support learners, and develop professionally in a mission-driven pediatric setting.

Position Responsibilities

• Obtain patient and family histories and perform physical and developmental assessments.
• Develop diagnoses and participate in creating evidence-based management plans.
• Perform appropriate procedures within scope of practice and clinical training.
• Collaborate with intensivists, nurses, respiratory therapists, specialists, and other members of the care team.
• Provide education, counseling, and support to patients and families.
• Participate in teaching residents, students, and other learners in the clinical environment.
• Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation and support quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Retirement plan with employer matching.
• Continuing education allowance and paid time off to attend conferences.
• Paid licensure, DEA, and malpractice coverage.
• Structured onboarding, mentorship, and support for continued professional growth.
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on provider well-being, work-life balance, and long-term career development.

Qualifications

• Current, active, and clear Florida APRN or PA license in good standing.
• Current AHA BLS and PALS certification upon hire.
• Preferred candidates will have Pediatric Nurse Practitioner–Acute Care certification and pediatric APP experience. Experience in intensive care, transport, acute care, or emergency medicine is welcomed.
• New-to-practice APPs with an appropriate pediatric or acute care background are encouraged to apply and will be supported through structured onboarding, mentorship, and training.

If you are seeking a role that offers meaningful pediatric specialization, professional development, and the opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized providers in a supportive environment, we invite you to explore this opportunity with Nemours Children’s Health.