Advanced Practice Providers bring tremendous value and satisfaction to the patient experience, allowing more patients to get the care they need. We are seeking nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians to grow their careers in a collaborative environment. Explore our career opportunities below.
The Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Memorial Healthcare System is seeking an experienced and motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our expanding inpatient team. The selected candidate will provide advanced care for pediatric neurosurgery patients within a collaborative, high-acuity environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with a robust multidisciplinary team in one of the leading pediatric programs in South Florida.
Responsibilities:
• Provide comprehensive coverage for the overnight Pediatric Neurosurgery inpatient service line
• Assist in overnight surgical cases and respond to inpatient and emergency room consults
• Lead morning rounds and support patient readiness for discharge, including family education and teaching
• Manage patients with a wide range of clinical presentations, including:
• Craniofacial conditions and craniosynostosis
• Hydrocephalus and spina bifida
• Cerebral palsy and Chiari malformation
• Brain and spinal cord tumors
• Collaborate with attending physicians, residents, and members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, coordinated patient care.
• Work within a rotating schedule that includes weekday, weekend, and holiday shifts as needed, with typical coverage hours between 8:00 pm–5:00 am, 10:00 pm–7:00 am, or 12:00 am–9:00 am
Qualifications:
• Must hold a national certification as a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
• Minimum of 7 years of inpatient APRN experience in Pediatric Neurosciences or certification as a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner required
• 1–2 years of APP experience preferred; however, new graduates with a strong passion for pediatric neurosciences are encouraged to apply
About Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital — one of the region’s leading pediatric hospitals — is trusted by South Florida families in the moments that count. We offer a comprehensive scope of healthcare services and programs in a child-friendly atmosphere. As a full-service hospital, we treat minor illnesses, trauma-related accidents and some of the most complex medical conditions.
Established in 1992, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital combines advanced technology and the expertise of the largest, most diverse group of board-certified pediatric specialists in the region. To meet the growing needs of the community, the hospital expanded in 2011 and again in 2022. Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital now has 216 beds.
The hospital is staffed 24 hours a day by world-class pediatricians, pediatric specialists, specialty-trained nurses and ancillary support staff. Today, more than 650 physicians are on the medical staff.
Uniquely inspired by and designed for kids and families, the freestanding building offers many amenities. The vibrant colors, whimsical décor and larger-than-life murals welcome children to an upbeat environment where the "Power of Play" is a healing force. Each floor reflects an individual theme of sports, arts, games or dreams. All patient rooms are private and are wired for movies, video games, the Internet and educational programs, and room-service meals are available any time of the day.
The eight-story, nearly 400,000-square-foot, environmentally friendly facility features state-of-the-art patient rooms, cardiac hybrid operating rooms, surgical and interventional radiology suites, intensive care and cardiac intensive care units, intraoperative MRI, family resource and respite spaces, ambulatory services, imaging services that feature a CT scanner disguised as a pirate ship, and inpatient and outpatient pediatric oncology treatment.
The team at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital embraces a patient- and family-centered approach to care, working with families in the effort to best meet the needs of the child.
About South Florida
South Florida combines Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, as well as the Florida Keys in Monroe County, with beautiful beaches, museums, wildlife, and sunshine all year round. The area offers a dynamic lifestyle with an abundance of cultural and recreational amenities, including top-rated golf courses, historic art communities, zoos and wildlife refuges, and world-class restaurants. South Florida is home to some of the biggest championship-winning sports teams, the Florida Panthers, Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins, and Miami Marlins, with games hosted in several of South Florida’s premier stadiums. Florida residents enjoy beautiful weather year-round and benefit from no state income tax – attracting new residents from all over the country and around the world.
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Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.
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