Pediatric ICU APRN or PA AdventHealth for Children Orlando, FL

Overview

Pediatric ICU APRN or PA Advent Health for Children Orlando, FL.

• Performs admissions, consultations, and daily care of pediatric patients in the Pediatric ICU setting.
• Performs procedures including central venous lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, and endotracheal intubation.
• Managing medical and post-operative ICU patients.
• Conditions treated:
  Respiratory Disease, Liver Failure/Transplants, Multi-system organ failure, Uncontrolled/New Onset Diabetes, Neuro-surgery patients and varying level of acuity and medical conditions. ECMO (preferred). No post operative cardiac care.
• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory tests and X-ray, etc.
• Educates patient and family on treatment plans, surgical procedures, pre- and post-operative care, etc.
• Monitors the patient s course of treatment and makes appropriate referrals to a physician or specialist, as needed.
• Collaborates with physician and staff as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff.
• Always displays a caring and professional attitude.
• Passion for pediatric patients and families.
• 13 shifts a month; 13-hour clinical shifts (169 hours per month). Includes both day and night call.

• Master s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies.
• Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner preferred.
• 5 years  experience as a Pediatric APRN or PA-C in an ICU or acute care setting (Highly preferred).
• Strong communication skills.
• Team player  mentality.
• Preference given to  nocturnist  applicants.

• Current, valid Florida APRN license (or eligibility to obtain FL licensure).
• Certification by Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) (Highly preferred).
• BLS and PALS certification required.
• Candidate must be able to successfully pass a third-party background check and pre-employment drug screen.