Pediatric ICU APRN or PA for Children Orlando, FL

Clinical Responsibility

• Performs admissions, consultations, and daily care of pediatric patients in the Pediatric ICU setting.
• Performs procedures including central venous lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, and endotracheal intubation.
• Manages medical and post‑operative ICU patients.
• Conditions treated:
  Respiratory Disease, Liver Failure/transplants, multi‑system organ failure, uncontrolled/new onset diabetes, neuro‑surgery patients, 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 referrals to 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.

• 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.

• 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.