Overview
Clinical Responsibility
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Performs admissions, consultations, and daily care of pediatric patients in the Pediatric ICU setting.
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Perform procedures including central venous lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, and endotracheal intubation.
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Managing medical and post-operative ICU patients
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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
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Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, etc.
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Educates patient and family on treatment plans, surgical procedures, pre and post-operative care, etc.
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Monitors the patient’s course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed
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Collaborates with physician and staff as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff
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Always displays a caring and professional attitude
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Passion for pediatric patients and families
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13 shifts a month – 13-hour clinical shifts (169 hours per month) Both day and night call
Knowledge, Education and Experience Required:
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Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies
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Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner preferred
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5 years’ experience as a Pediatric APRN or PA-C in an ICU or acute care setting (Highly preferred)
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Strong communication skills
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“Team player” mentality
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Preference given to “nocturnist” applicants
Licensure, Certification, and Registration:
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Current, valid Florida APRN license (or eligibility to obtain FL licensure)
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Certification by Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) (Highly preferred)
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BLS, and PALS certification required
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Candidate must be able to successfully pass a third-party background check and pre-employment drug screen
Category: Physician Services
Req ID: 21696396
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
