Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Genetics

Advanced Practice Providers for Genetics TeamNemours Children's Health is seeking Advanced Practice Providers to join our Genetics Team in Jacksonville, Florida! Nemours Children's pediatric geneticists help kids with complex conditions grow up healthy. Our providers look for causes of developmental delays, physical differences, growth problems, learning issues and more. We use the latest technologies to study genes and how they're involved in certain conditions. We're experts in pediatric genetic disorders, including conditions that are present at birth, conditions that affect the brain, rare syndromes that have many symptoms at once, and many more.Key ResponsibilitiesProvides 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 managementElicits comprehensive or focused/interval health historyPerforms complete or interim physical examinations as indicated by the nature of the encounterOrders, performs, and/or interprets diagnostic or screening tests, including laboratory, radiological or other tests within the APP'S scope of practicePlans 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 divisionsWhat We OfferCompetitive base compensationComprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, visionMortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer matchLicensure, CME and dues allowanceNot-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan ForgivenessNo state income tax in FloridaQualificationsCurrent certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or current certification as Pediatric Nurse PractitionerFlorida Licensure as a Physician Assistant required upon hire or Florida Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse required upon hireAcute or Primary Care Certification acceptable, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner preferred (PNP-PC or PNP-AC) if an Advanced Practice NurseBLS required upon hire from the American Heart AssociationPrior healthcare/patient care experience strongly preferredExperience working with Pediatrics or Child Health preferredFederal DEA registration either active or required upon hireIf 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.