Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Primary Care

Nemours; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for our new Primary Care Offices in St. Cloud, Florida. You will deliver pediatric medical and nursing care, perform exams, order and interpret tests, and coordinate referrals with a patient-focused approach.

The role requires Pediatric NP or PA certification and Florida APRN/PA licensure, plus pediatric experience and BLS. A robust benefits package and relocation support are offered to Associates seeking work-life balance and

Qualifications

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

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 to develop treatment plans.
• Refers clients to other health care professionals and agencies for specialized services.
• 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.

Skills

Pediatric care

Physical examinations

Diagnostic testing

Referral coordination

APRN scope of practice

Education

Pediatric NP certification

Florida APRN/PA license

Tools

BLS (AHA)

Job description

Job Description

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

• 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.

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 Florida APRN 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.

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org.