Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Job Description

Nemours Children’s Health in partnership with Wolfson Children’s Hospital is looking to expand our team of Neonatal Advanced Practice Providers in Jacksonville, Florida!

Our level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit located in the newly designed 7 story Critical Care Tower, consists of 74 beds and is here to provide the best start in life for babies born too early or with complex medical issues. This care team takes care of babies around-the-clock in our high-tech unit and also offers critical care transport. This position will require coverage in both a level II and level IV NICU settings.

Come join this unique and experienced care team that is here to support our mission of creating 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 with generous sign on bonus
• 403B with employer match
• Licensure, CME and dues allowances
• Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• No state income tax in Florida

Qualifications

• Current national certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with Acute Care Certification or current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Florida Licensure as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner required upon hire or Florida Licensure as a Physician Assistant required upon hire
• American Heart Association BLS required
• Experience working with Pediatrics 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.

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At Nemours Children's, our physicians collaborate across specialties, practices, and hospital settings to deliver care that is among the safest, most compassionate, and most advanced in pediatric medicine. As part of a fully integrated health system with strong academic partnerships, we are focused on achieving exceptional outcomes across every specialty.

We continuously measure and improve outcomes to ensure consistent, top-tier care for children and families. Our culture supports professional growth, collaboration, and innovation while advancing our mission to create the healthiest generations of children.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to creating a strong sense of belonging for patients, families, and team members alike. Nemours is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

AtNemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville , collaboration drives exceptional pediatric care. Through our longstanding partnership with Wolfson Children’s Hospital, physicians and advanced practice providers work alongside leading specialists to deliver comprehensive care across a wide range of pediatric specialties and subspecialties.

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