Pediatric Hospitalist Newborn APRN or PA-C, PRN AdventHealth for Children - Orlando, FL

General Summary:

The Pediatric APRN or Physician Assistant, under the supervision of the Physician, who acts as the collaborative practitioner, is responsible for:

• Performs newborn admissions, consultations, follow-up care, and discharge planning.
• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests for newborn patients, including routine laboratory studies and imaging.
• Provides education and counseling to newborn family members regarding the patient's condition, treatment plan, and discharge instructions.
• Monitors the newborn's clinical progress, evaluates response to treatment, and coordinates referrals to physicians or specialists as clinically indicated.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure consistent, high-quality newborn care and support.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Enthusiastic team player with a collaborative approach to patient care.
• Demonstrates a genuine passion for caring for newborn patients and supporting their families.
• Consistently displays a compassionate, professional, and patient-centered demeanor.
• Successfully completes all pre-employment requirements, including a third-party background check and drug screening.
• Evaluates clinical processes and patient outcomes to support the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective healthcare.
• Actively contributes to an exceptional patient and family experience while fostering respectful, collaborative relationships with patients, families, physicians, and colleagues.

Required Education/Experience:

• Master's degree from an accredited Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program required. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Physician Assistant (PA-C) candidates with strong, relevant newborn clinical experience as an RN or PA will also be considered.
• Previous experience as a Pediatric Hospitalist APRN or PA-C with a primary focus on newborn care is preferred.

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida APRN or PA-C license
• Certification by Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or NCCPA
• BLS, PALS, NRP certification