Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, PICU

Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider

Nemours Children's Hospital, Orlando is seeking a Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider to join our Pediatric Critical Care team. This is an exciting opportunity to care for medically complex children in a collaborative, high-performing PICU environment while growing your pediatric critical care expertise within a nationally recognized children's health system.

In this role, you will work alongside a collegial multidisciplinary team that values excellent outcomes, teaching, teamwork, and family-centered care. You will have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to patient care, support learners, and develop professionally in a mission-driven pediatric setting.

Position Responsibilities

• Obtain patient and family histories and perform physical and developmental assessments.
• Develop diagnoses and participate in creating evidence-based management plans.
• Perform appropriate procedures within scope of practice and clinical training.
• Collaborate with intensivists, nurses, respiratory therapists, specialists, and other members of the care team.
• Provide education, counseling, and support to patients and families.
• Participate in teaching residents, students, and other learners in the clinical environment.
• Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation and support quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Retirement plan with employer matching.
• Continuing education allowance and paid time off to attend conferences.
• Paid licensure, DEA, and malpractice coverage.
• Structured onboarding, mentorship, and support for continued professional growth.
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on provider well-being, work-life balance, and long-term career development.

Qualifications

• Current, active, and clear Florida APRN or PA license in good standing.
• Current AHA BLS and PALS certification upon hire.
• Preferred candidates will have Pediatric Nurse PractitionerAcute Care certification and pediatric APP experience. Experience in intensive care, transport, acute care, or emergency medicine is welcomed.
• New-to-practice APPs with an appropriate pediatric or acute care background are encouraged to apply and will be supported through structured onboarding, mentorship, and training.

If you are seeking a role that offers meaningful pediatric specialization, professional development, and the opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized providers in a supportive environment, we invite you to explore this opportunity with Nemours Children's Health.

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships. Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive. Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued. Learn more at Nemours.org.

Job Identification 20066

Job Category Other Medical Providers

Degree Level Master's Degree

Job Schedule Full time

Locations 6535 Nemours Parkway, Orlando, FL, 32827, US (On-site)

Nemours Children's Hospital Orlando