Job Description
Nemours is seeking a Pediatric APP to join our Jacksonville, Florida Team!
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is a licensed/temp licensed, and board eligible/certified advanced practice nurse with masters or doctoral level education and specialized clinical knowledge, experience, and skills. The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed/temp licensed, and board eligible/certified with a master's level education and specialized clinical knowledge, experience, and skills. Both APRN's and PAs are considered an Advance Practice Provider (APP).
The Advance Practice Provider (APP) provides family centered care with the pediatric hospitalist team at Wolfson Children's Hospital in an expanded role that incorporates comprehensive assessment skills, diagnostic ability, critical thinking, independent decision making, collaborative management of health and illness problems, leadership within complex systems, and the ability to critically analyze and translate research findings into practice. The APP assumes accountability for professional actions and incorporates risk management strategies into clinical practice. The APP works collaboratively to empower children and their families to make informed decisions regarding their health care, including health promotion, prevention of disease or complications, and attainment of a peaceful death, when applicable.
Essential Function:

• Provides specialty health care services to children by assessment, diagnosis, management, and evaluation of care. Consults with other members of the healthcare team, coordinates care, and makes referrals to other health care providers.
• Functions as a consultant, educator, and resource to colleagues and other disciplines.
• Delivers family centered, evidence-based care in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner.
• Documents all aspects of health care delivery appropriately, communicating with other providers in the community to promote continuity of care.
• Participates in research and practice evaluation and utilizes findings to support and advance evidence-based practice.
• Protects the human and legal rights of the pediatric patient and family. Adheres to the ANA Code of Ethics for nurses. Maintains confidentiality within legal and regulatory parameters.
• Advocates for the child, and works with families, social service agencies and the courts when there is concern about child abuse, neglect, or other forms of family violence.
• Assumes accountability for professional practice development and supports/contributes to Nursing Shared Governance within the Professional Practice Model.
• Clinical Research Nurse: Acts as a research clinician in all areas of protocol management

Requirements:

• Clear and active license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Florida (or compact state) RN licensure & Florida APRN Licensure
• Current AHA BLS certification
• 2 years of experience in pediatrics preferred

About Us
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org).
To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treat every child as if they were our own, visit us at www.nemours.org.