Pediatric Nurse Practioner or Physician Assistant, Otolaryngology ENT

Nemours Children's Health • $90K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
  • Florida Licensure as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse required upon hire.
  • Acute or Primary Care Certification acceptable; Pediatric Nurse Practitioner preferred (PNP-PC or PNP-AC).
  • BLS certification required upon hire.
  • Prior healthcare/patient care experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience in Pediatrics or Child Health preferred.
  • Active or required Federal DEA registration upon hire.

Responsibilities

  • Provides specialty health care services to children including assessment, diagnosis, management, and evaluation of care.
  • Functions as a consultant, educator, and resource within the healthcare team.
  • Delivers family-centered, evidence-based care in a nonjudgmental manner.
  • Documents health care delivery accurately and communicates with community providers for continuity of care.
  • Participates in research and utilizes findings to enhance evidence-based practice.
  • Protects patient rights and maintains confidentiality according to legal regulations.
  • Advocates for children in cases of abuse or neglect and collaborates with families and agencies.
  • Assumes accountability for professional development and supports Nursing Shared Governance.

Benefits

  • Competitive base compensation.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Mortgage assistance, relocation packages, and 403B with employer match.
  • Licensure, continuing medical education (CME), and professional dues allowance.
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness due to not-for-profit status.
  • No state income tax in Florida.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Nemours in Jacksonville is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our ENT Team!

The Advance Practice Provider (APP) provides family centered care in an expanded role that incorporates comprehensive assessment skills, diagnostic ability, critical thinking, independent decision making, collaborative management of health and illness problems, leadership within complex systems, and the ability to critically analyze and translate research findings into practice. The APP assumes accountability for professional actions and incorporates risk management strategies into clinical practice. The APP works collaboratively to empower children and their families to make informed decisions regarding their health care, including health promotion, prevention of disease or complications, and attainment of a peaceful death, when applicable.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provides specialty health care services to children by assessment, diagnosis, management, and evaluation of care. Consults with other members of the healthcare team, coordinates care and makes referrals to other health care providers.
  • Functions as a consultant, educator, and resource to colleagues and other disciplines.
  • Delivers family centered, evidence-based care in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner.
  • Documents all aspects of health care delivery appropriately, communicating with other providers in the community to promote continuity of care.
  • Participates in research and practice evaluation and utilizes findings to support and advance evidence-based practice.
  • Protects the human and legal rights of the pediatric patient and family. Adheres to the ANA Code of Ethics for nurses. Maintains confidentiality within legal and regulatory parameters.
  • Advocates for the child, and works with families, social service agencies, and the courts when there is concern about child abuse, neglect, or other forms of family violence.
  • Assumes accountability for professional practice development and supports/contributes to Nursing Shared Governance within the Professional Practice Model.
  • Clinical Research Nurse: Acts as a research clinician in all areas of protocol management


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
  • 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.

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