Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Urgent Care

Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider

Nemours is seeking a full time pediatric advanced practice provider to join our emergency services 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 or primary 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.