Anesthesiologist Assistant

Who we are!

Jacksonville, Florida is the city of bridges, beaches, and the beautiful St Johns River. St Johns County ranks top 10 in the US for public schools, and #1 in Florida. Historic St Augustine & Fernandina are close by and Disney is a short 2 hour drive.

As one of the nation's leading pediatric healthcare systems, Nemours is committed to providing all children with their best chance to grow up healthy. We offer integrated, family-centered care to more than 280,000 children each year in our pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics and primary care practices in Delaware, Florida, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

What we offer!

• Recently increased compensation packages
• NO STATE INCOME TAX
• Competitive call rates with in-house shifts receiving call stipend plus post call day off.
• Shared holiday coverage
• 8/10/12/13 hr shifts available.
• Get out on time!
• 6-weeks paid family leave
• 256 hrs of PTO plus 40 hrs of CME and 8 hrs volunteer time
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available for ongoing education
• Federal Tuition Forgiveness Program Assistance Available due to Non-Profit status
• Monthly department meetings, Grand Rounds, Interesting Case Conferences, etc.
• Recently formed APP Council within the hospital to promote APP collaboration and contribution to the organization
• Teaching opportunities if desired, due to 2 Physician residency programs and 2 AA programs rotating

What does our job look like?

In collaboration with and under the direction of an Anesthesiologist, our CAAs & CRNAs administer anesthesia to patients as a qualified member of the anesthesia care team. We work in a collegial work environment with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other APPs. We offer 100% pediatric care and the ability to be a part of diverse cases.

• Performs an individualized pre-anesthetic assessment and evaluation of the patient to include review of consultations, history and physical, and relevant diagnostic studies; Selects, obtains, orders, and administers pre-anesthetic medications and fluid; obtains informed consent for anesthesia
• Selects, applies and insets appropriate non-invasive and invasive monitoring modalities for continuous evaluation of the patient's physical status throughout the perioperative experience
• Facilitates emergence and recovery from anesthesia by selecting, obtaining, ordering and administering medications, fluids and ventilation support
• Discharges patients from the post-anesthesia care area and provides post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care as appropriate
• Responds to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of emergency fluids and medications using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques
• In collaboration with the anesthesiologists, monitors and evaluates quality of patient care and participates in department quality assurance and performance improvement activities
• Practices within regulatory requirements as defined by Joint Commission, American Society of Anesthesia Position Statements, and ACHA

What you need to get started!

• Graduate from an accredited Anesthesiology Assistant program
• Current Florida Licensure
• Current Certification from the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists or it predecessor with biannual recertification required
• AHA BLS, PALS and ACLS required

Additional benefits information!

Nemours offers its Associates a competitive salary and a robust benefits package that includes relocation, health/life/dental/vision for Associates and their dependents, a wellness program, CME, 403(b) with employer match, licensure and dues allowance, tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness program, legal plan, adoption assistance and many other benefit options. If you're looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, and focus on pediatric care, this is the opportunity for you.

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About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org .