Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Neurology Req 92791

This leading academic children's hospital in Central Florida is expert in providing comprehensive, compassionate, and family-centered care for pediatric patients with neurological conditions and brain injuries. Consider this new full time job opportunity for an experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join the Neurology team that uses world class skills, expertise, and technology for diagnosing and treating children with brain and nervous system conditions.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Neurology Job:
Provide medical and advanced nursing care to pediatric patients with neurological conditions or injuries
Obtain histories and perform initial and interim physical examinations
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic laboratory, and radiological screening tests
Develop, implement, and monitor, and adjust plans of care and treatment
Provide consultation services and initiate referrals to other healthcare professionals as indicated by patient conditions
Order, monitor, and adjust medications
Provide education and support for patients and their families
Recommend ongoing care including dietary, exercise, counseling, education, and health promotion
Participate in research initiatives

Qualifications

Qualifications for the PNP in Neurology Job:
Current Florida ARNP license in good standing
Valid American Heart Association BLS certification upon hire
PALS certification within 90 days of hire

Education Requirements

Education Requirements for the PNP in Neurology Job:
Masters degree in Nursing

Hospital/Clinic Description

This pediatric hospital is a member of a premier pediatric health care system that is ranked nationally among Best Children's Hospitals for 2018-19 by U.S. News & World Report. This new state-of-the-art 100 bed hospital is part of a 60 acre pediatric health campus that includes a new children's clinic, an ambulatory diagnostic center, the area's only pediatric emergency department and extensive research and education facilities. They offer the entire spectrum of neurological care in their new state-of-the-art facilities, and they pride themselves on treating every child as if they were their own.
For more information please contact Jill Gilliland, Melnic Healthcare Providers Community, at jill@melnic.com or (800) 886-7906. Thank you.

Experience

Experience Requirements for the PNP in Neurology Job:
Minimum of one year of Pediatric nursing experience

Skills

inpatient; Neurology; pediatric; Pediatric Nurse Practitioner