Why Shriners Children’s?

Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties healthcare system. With multiple hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Our mission is to change and improve lives by caring for our patients, conducting research to gain knowledge and develop new treatments, and providing educational opportunities for physicians and other healthcare professionals.

• Ranked top Midsized Employer by Forbes and Statistica Inc. (2025)
• 4 locations ranked on S. News & World Report’s list of Best Children’s Hospitals for pediatric orthopedics
• Winner of 12 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Awards and 5 Pinnacle of Excellence Awards for Patient Experience (2024)
• $20 million in annual funding for innovative research in genomics, clinical motional analysis, and other forms of translational research.

About Shriners Children’s Philadelphia

Shriners Children’s Philadelphia is where hope and healing meet. Located in North Philadelphia on the Main Campus of Temple University Hospital, Shriners Children's Philadelphia is a 49-bed pediatric specialty hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive care for children with orthopedic conditions and spinal cord injuries. The hospital offers a range of services, including orthopedics, spine surgery, sports medicine, scoliosis treatment, spinal cord injury rehabilitation, and pediatric rehabilitation and therapy. The facility is Joint Commission accredited, reflecting its commitment to the highest standards of patient safety and quality care. We offer low-cost, on-site parking. We also have outreach clinics in Doylestown, Pennsylvania and Dorado, Puerto Rico, which provide children and families with access to high-quality, specialized care in our neighboring communities and beyond.

Shriners Children's Philadelphia is seeking a motivated Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC or FNP) to join our inpatient unit. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-autonomy environment, collaborating closely with surgeons, residents, and an in-house intensivist to provide top-quality care for pre and post operative pediatric orthopedic patients. This is a PRN position working 10-hour day shifts with a 7:00 AM start time on an intermittent, as needed basis.

• Manage a patient census of approximately 18–20 patients per day, dividing care responsibilities with one other APP.

• Provide medical management and support of post-operative pediatric patients on the inpatient unit.

• Perform procedures including chest tube and drain removal, wound care, and wound vac management.

• Participate in daily rounds at the start of each shift.

• Collaborate with surgeons, residents, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Education

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Experience

• Prior advanced practice nursing experience with pediatric patients in an inpatient setting highly preferred. New graduates with prior pediatric bedside nursing experience are encouraged to apply. 
• Experience with one or more of the following strongly preferred: orthopedic, neuromuscular, or rehabilitation patient populations

Certification and Licensures

• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), or equivalent board certification in applicable specialty area, such as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC, CPNP-PC) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). CPNP-AC certification strongly preferred. 
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in the state of practice
• Must possess eligibility for active DEA
• Must possess Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS for HCP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Credentialing and privileging by the medical staff in accordance with hospital bylaws

Additional Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated clinical expertise in pediatric assessment and care management.
• Familiarity with pediatric specialty conditions and post-surgical care.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with families and interdisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally competent, and family-centered care.
• Competency in EHR systems and clinical documentation standards.