About this position
Clinical Responsibility
- Performs admissions, consultations, and daily care of pediatric patients in the Pediatric ICU setting.
- Perform procedures including central venous lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, and endotracheal intubation.
- Managing medical and post-operative ICU patients
- Conditions treated: Respiratory Disease, Liver Failure/ Transplants, Multi-system organ failure, Uncontrolled/ New Onset Diabetes, Neuro-surgery patients and varying level of acuity and medical conditions. ECMO (preferred). No post operative cardiac care
- Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, etc.
- Educates patient and family on treatment plans, surgical procedures, pre and post-operative care, etc.
- Monitors the patient s course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed
- Collaborates with physician and staff as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff
- Always displays a caring and professional attitude
- Passion for pediatric patients and families
- 13-hour clinical shifts. Both day and night call
Knowledge, Education and Experience Required:
- Master s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies
- Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner preferred
- 5 years experience as a Pediatric APRN or PA-C in an ICU or acute care setting (Highly preferred)
- Strong communication skills
- Team player mentality
- Preference given to nocturnist applicants
Licensure, Certification, and Registration:
- Current, valid Florida APRN license (or eligibility to obtain FL licensure)
- Certification by Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) (Highly preferred)
- BLS, and PALS certification required
- Candidate must be able to successfully pass a third-party background check and pre-employment drug screen
Location and commute
1705 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3204861910.