Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Nemours Children's Health$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current national certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or certification as a Physician Assistant with NICU experience
  • Florida Licensure as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required upon hire
  • American Heart Association BLS certification required
  • Minimum two years of Pediatric experience preferred
  • Completion of NICU residency or fellowship is beneficial for Physician Assistants.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients per clinical expertise and Scope of Practice Agreement
  • Elicit health histories to inform patient care
  • Perform thorough physical examinations based on clinical needs
  • Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests within APP's scope
  • Plan, monitor, and adjust treatment interventions based on patient evaluations
  • Initiate and alter medication orders related to patient conditions.

Benefits

  • Competitive base compensation with generous sign-on bonus
  • Comprehensive health benefits including life, dental, and vision
  • 403B retirement plan with employer matching
  • Support for licensure, continuing medical education, and dues
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness due to not-for-profit status
  • No state income tax in Florida offers financial advantages.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Nemours Children's Health in partnership with Wolfson Children's Hospital is looking to expand our team of Neonatal Advanced Practice Providers in Jacksonville, Florida!

Our level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit located in the newly designed 7 story Critical Care Tower, consists of 74 beds and is here to provide the best start in life for babies born too early or with complex medical issues. This care team takes care of babies around-the-clock in our high-tech unit and also offers critical care transport. This position will require coverage in both a level II and level IV NICU settings. Come join this unique and experienced care team that is here to support our mission of creating 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 with generous sign on bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
  • 403B with employer match
  • Licensure, CME and dues allowances
  • Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  • No state income tax in Florida


Qualifications
  • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner with current national certification

    or
  • Physician Assistant with two or more years of experience (or completion of NICU residency or fellowship) plus current certification by the National Commission on Certification
  • Florida Licensure as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required upon hire
  • American Heart Association BLS required
  • Experience working with Pediatrics required


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.

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