Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Urgent Care

Nemours Children's Health$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Florida APRN/PA license in good standing.
  • Pediatric Acute Care certification for NPs.
  • Current AHA BLS certificate upon hire.
  • At least 1 year of pediatric Advanced Practice experience.
  • Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department or Urgent Care experience.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with team members to assess and treat acute pediatric injuries and illnesses.
  • Practice independently with physician consultations available by phone.
  • Provide preliminary interpretation of x-rays in collaboration with radiology.
  • Obtain and interpret lab tests to identify infections or abnormalities.
  • Educate and counsel patients regarding health concerns.
  • Perform minor laceration repairs and manage suture removal.
  • Maintain accurate health records using Epic EHR.

Benefits

  • Extensive benefits package including life, health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • CME and board maintenance allowances.
  • Retirement plan with employer matching, plus a 457B savings plan.
  • Educational allowance and coverage for licensure and malpractice fees.
  • No state income tax in Florida.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Nemours is seeking a Full Time Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider to join our Urgent Care Team in Florida! This position will focus on working in our Urgent Care locations in the Orlando area.

Nemours Children's urgent care services treat nonlife-threatening illnesses and injuries in children from newborns to age 18. We offer three locations throughout the Orlando area including our offices in Kissimmee, Waterford Lakes and Lake Nona.

Key Responsibilities
• Works collaboratively with other members of the team to obtain history and perform physical examinations to assess and treat acute injuries and illnesses.
• The ideal candidate must be comfortable practicing independently with physicians available via phone for consultations
• Provides preliminary interpretation of x-ray with radiology over-read.
• Obtains and interprets appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities
• Provides health care teaching and counseling regarding presenting complaints.
• Provides minor laceration repair with an adhesive or sutures; removes staples and sutures.
• Maintains health records in EHR (Epic).

What we Offer
• Competitive salary
• Extensive benefits package that includes, life insurance, comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
• CME and board maintenance allowances.
• Retirement plan with employer matching and an additional 457B retirement savings plan.
• Educational allowance, paid licensure and malpractice fees, and professional membership dues allowance.
• Florida offers NO STATE INCOME TAX

Qualifications
• Must have current Florida APRN/PA license in good standing
• Pediatric Acute Care certification for NPs
• Current AHA BLS certificate upon hire
• 1 year of pediatric Advanced Practice experience required
• 1 year of previous ED/Urgent Care experience 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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