Critical Care, Pediatric ICU APRN or PA at AdventHealth for Children Orlando

Clinical Responsibility

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• Performs admissions, consultations, and daily care of pediatric patients in the Pediatric ICU setting.
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• Perform procedures including central venous lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, and endotracheal intubation.
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• Managing medical and post-operative ICU patients
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• 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
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• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, etc.
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• Educates patient and family on treatment plans, surgical procedures, pre and post-operative care, etc.
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• Monitors the patients course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed
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• Collaborates with physician and staff as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff
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• Always displays a caring and professional attitude
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• Passion for pediatric patients and families
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• 13 shifts a month 13-hour clinical shifts (169 hours per month) Both day and night call
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Knowledge, Education and Experience Required:

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

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