What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU APRN or PA AdventHealth for Children Orlando, FL position at AdventHealth Central Florida?
Overview
General Summary :
The Pediatric APRN or PA-C, under the supervision of the Physician, who acts as the collaborative practitioner, is responsible for :
- Performs admissions, consultations and follow up care of pediatric patients in the Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU setting, including intubation, ventilator management and other procedures that may be required
- Managing medical and post-operative ICU patients
- Conditions treated : Congenital Heart Surgery, Neurosurgery, Oncology, Epilepsy, Complex Medical, Liver Transplant
- 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
- Candidate must be able to successfully pass a third-party background check and pre-employment drug screen
- Full-time and PRN available.
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