We have an exciting opportunity at Broward Health Medical Center, Pediatric ­Emergency Department, for a Full-time Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to join our team in downtown Fort Lauderdale!

Position Profile:

• Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
• 27,000 annual pediatric visits
• 14-Bed Pediatric ED with 2 bed Fast Track
• 12 hour shifts
• Full sub-specialty back-up
• Cerner EMR currently & moving to EPIC in Nov 2024

Qualifications: Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant candidates ­MUST be certified with 1 YEAR of post-graduate Pediatric Emergency Medicine experience. Note: We are not able to consider new graduate candidates or candidates with no Peds experience.­

Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital at Broward Health is recognized by the Children's Hospital Association for its family-centered care for newborns, neonates, children, and youth. The healthcare team includes pediatricians from various sub-specialties and dedicated pediatric nurses committed to addressing the unique needs of children and their families.

Located at Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, the hospital features a Level 1 trauma center for young patients, offering top-tier care for traumatic and emergency injuries and illnesses. Children in western Broward County can also access emergency care at Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital at Broward Health Coral Springs.

In addition to the 24/7 on-site emergency and trauma teams, Broward Health's emergency departments have specialized care teams on-call around the clock to ensure patients receive the comprehensive, multidisciplinary care required for their conditions.

Key features include:

• Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
• Level I Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• One of only 11 Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Centers in Florida

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Chris Evert Children's Hospital at Broward Health Medical Center is home to a community rich with diversity and world-class infused culture.­ This prime location between Miami and Fort Lauderdale means you will be surrounded by the very best South Florida has to offer, no state income tax, affordable housing, good schools and a wealth of recreational opportunities.

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