Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Nephrology

Job Description Nemours Children’s Health is seeking Advanced Practice Providers to join our Nephrology Team in Jacksonville, Florida! Our Pediatric Nephrology team is comprised of kidney specialists who treat babies, kids and young adults with renal (kidney) problems. We see and treat a wide range of kidney conditions and are active in researching the best ways to care for kids with these conditions. Come join our team and help foster the healthiest generation of children. Key Responsibilities Provides 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 management Elicits comprehensive or focused/interval health history Performs complete or interim physical examinations as indicated by the nature of the encounter Orders, performs, and/or interprets diagnostic or screening tests, including laboratory, radiological or other tests within the APP's scope of practice Plans 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 divisions What We Offer Competitive base compensation Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match Licensure, CME and dues allowance Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness No state income tax in Florida Qualifications Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or current certification as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Florida Licensure as a Physician Assistant required upon hire or Florida Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse required upon hire Acute or Primary Care Certification acceptable, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner preferred (PNP-PC or PNP-AC) if an Advanced Practice Nurse BLS required upon hire from the American Heart Association Prior healthcare/patient care experience strongly preferred Experience working with Pediatrics or Child Health preferred Federal DEA registration either active or required upon hire 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr