<p>Clinical Responsibility</p> <ul> <li> <p>Performs admissions, consultations, and daily care of pediatric patients in the Pediatric ICU setting.</p> </li><li> <p>Perform procedures including central venous lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, and endotracheal intubation.</p> </li><li> <p>Managing medical and post-operative ICU patients</p> </li><li> <p>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</p> </li><li> <p>Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, etc.</p> </li><li> <p>Educates patient and family on treatment plans, surgical procedures, pre and post-operative care, etc.</p> </li><li> <p>Monitors the patient's course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborates with physician and staff as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff</p> </li><li> <p>Always displays a caring and professional attitude</p> </li><li> <p>Passion for pediatric patients and families</p> </li><li> <p>13 shifts a month - 13-hour clinical shifts (169 hours per month) Both day and night call</p> </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Education and Experience Required:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies</p> </li><li> <p>Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner preferred</p> </li><li> <p>5 years' experience as a Pediatric APRN or PA-C in an ICU or acute care setting (Highly preferred)</p> </li><li> <p>Strong communication skills</p> </li><li> <p>"Team player" mentality</p> </li><li> <p>Preference given to "nocturnist" applicants</p> </li></ul> <p>Licensure, Certification, and Registration:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Current, valid Florida APRN license (or eligibility to obtain FL licensure)</p> </li><li> <p>Certification by Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) (Highly preferred)</p> </li><li> <p>BLS, and PALS certification required</p> </li><li> <p>Candidate must be able to successfully pass a third-party background check and pre-employment drug screen</p> </li></ul> <p>Category: Physician Services</p> <p>Req ID: 147394042</p>