Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Primary Care

The Nemours Foundation; Davenport (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health/life/dental/vision benefits

CME and tuition reimbursement

403(b) with employer match

Legal plan

Job summary

The Nemours Foundation is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their Primary Care Offices in Florida. The role requires providing comprehensive medical care to pediatric patients, conducting physical exams, and developing treatment plans.

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including health coverage and professional growth opportunities. Applicants must have pediatric experience, proper certifications, and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must have certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Must have current Florida APRN or PA license in good standing.
• Previous pediatric experience required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical and nursing care to pediatric patients.
• Performs complete or focused physical examinations.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests for treatment plans.
• Refers patients to appropriate specialists as needed.
• Develops in-school management plans for patients.
• Makes recommendations for dietary and health promotion.
• Commits to working 2 Saturdays a month.

Skills

Pediatric care

Patient/family centered care

Physical examinations

Diagnostic testing

Health promotion counseling

Education

Certification as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Current Florida APRN or PA license

Job description

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Primary care

Davenport, FL, United States (On-site)

Job Description

Nemours is seeking an Advanced Practice Providers to work in our new Primary Care Offices located in South St. Cloud and Davenport, Florida.

Responsibilities:

• Provides medical and nursing care to pediatric patients with acute or chronic illnesses, with a patient/family centered care focus.
• Performs complete or focused physical examinations.
• Orders, performs, and/or interprets diagnostic or screening tests in order to develop treatment plans.
• Refers clients to other health care professionals and agencies as appropriate for specialized services, including but not limited to: other medical subspecialists, physical and occupational therapy, nutritional counseling and management, special education, growth and development/behavioral counseling.
• Develops or approves in-school management plans for patients as appropriate.
• Makes dietary, activity/exercise, counseling, education and health promotion recommendations within the APRN scope of practice.
• Must commit to working 2 Saturdays a month (4 to 6 hours shifts)
• Initiates any other measure/procedure for which the APRN has been trained depending on patient’s condition and judgment of the physician and the APRN.

Requirements:

• Must have certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Must have current FloridaAPRN or PA license in good standing
• Previous pediatric experience required
• Current American Heart Association BLS

Nemours offers its Associates a competitive salary and a robust benefits package that includes relocation, health/life/dental/vision for Associates and their dependents, a wellness program, CME, 403(b) with employer match, licensure and dues allowance, tuition reimbursement, legal plan, adoption assistance and many other benefit options. 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.