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Clinical Responsibility

+ Performs admissions, consultations, and daily care of pediatric patients in the Pediatric ICU setting.

+ Perform 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, 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 referral to either 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) Both day and night call

Knowledge, Education and Experience Required:

+ 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

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

+ 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

**Category:** Physician Services

**Req ID:** ORL-A373

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