Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU APRN or PA-C AdventHealth for Children - Orlando, FL

Overview

• Performs admissions, consultations and follow‑up care of pediatric patients in the Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU setting, including intubation, ventilator management and other procedures that may be required.
• Manages medical and post‑operative ICU patients.
• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests such as routine laboratory studies and X‑rays.
• Educates patients and families on treatment plans, surgical procedures, and pre‑ and post‑operative care.
• Monitors the patient’s course of treatment and makes appropriate referrals to physicians or specialists as needed.
• Collaborates with physicians and staff as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support staff.
• Must successfully pass a third‑party background check and pre‑employment drug screen.

• Enthusiastic team player (the team currently consists of 5 PCICU physicians and 5 APPs).
• Experience with over 200 heart cases annually.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule: 12‑hour shifts, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Day and night shifts (6:30 am to 6:30 pm and 6:30 pm to 6:30 am); 0.5 FTE.
• Proficiency in performing procedures such as lines, intubations, etc. (highly preferred).

• Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies.
• Master of Science in Nursing.
• 1–3 years of experience as a Pediatric APRN or PA‑C in an ICU, acute care, or ER setting.
• Cardiac ICU experience as an APRN or PA‑C (highly preferred).
• Experience with ECMO (highly preferred).

• Current, valid Florida APRN license (or eligibility to obtain FL licensure).
• Certification by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) (highly preferred).
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.