Neonatology Physician Assistant

General Summary

Provides diagnosis and treatment of patients within the scope of practice as defined by all applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations, protocols, etc. and within the individual Advanced Practice Provider's (APP) particular clinical specialty area, licensure and competency level. Performs acts of medical diagnosis or prescription of medical therapeutic or corrective measures as appropriate.
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Job Title:

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Location:

Chambersburg, PA
Employment Type:

Newborn Nursery
What You?ll Champion:
Full-time Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), or Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) opportunity for experienced advanced practice providers with a background in newborn nursery care.
Join a collaborative team caring for infants in a newborn nursery with an average daily census of 18-20 babies, providing comprehensive neonatal assessment and management.
8-hour day shift schedule with a weekend and holiday rotation, offering a predictable work-life balance in a hospital-based setting.
Perform comprehensive newborn care responsibilities, including daily rounding, admissions, triage, history and physical examinations, care plan development, discharge planning, and family education.
Provide specialized neonatal procedures, including intubation, umbilical line placement, arterial sticks, and IV insertions, while delivering evidence-based care to newborn patients.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality neonatal and newborn nursery care.
Conduct prenatal consultations and support families through education, care coordination, and transition-to-home planning.
Ideal opportunity for Nurse Practitioners seeking to expand their expertise in neonatal medicine, newborn care, nursery management, and inpatient pediatrics.
First in Class Benefits:
Comprehensive health benefits
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Short-term disability
Financial education and support, including DailyPay
Wellness and Wellbeing programs
Caregiver support via Wellthy
Childcare referral service via Wellthy
What Sets Us Apart:
Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recently recognized WellSpan as one of America?s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care for 2025 ? a distinction WellSpan has been honored with for the third year in a row!
WellSpan Health has once again been recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine? organization for its efforts to promote the wellbeing of its team members through targeted initiatives and programs that reduce burnout and stressors in the workplace
WellSpan Well-being :

We focus on promoting overall health and wellness. Our initiatives and activities provide resources and support to help individuals improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
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Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Masters Degree Nurse Practitioner Required or
Bachelors Degree Physician Assistant Required
Masters Degree Physician Assistant Preferred
Work Experience:

1 year Required
Licenses:

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire Required or
Licensed Physician Assistant Upon Hire Required and
Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required or
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire Required
Courses and Training:

BLS and/or ACLS as appropriate for the clinical role. Upon Hire Required and
Nurse Practitioner - board certified by American Nurses Credentialing Center Commission on Certification Upon Hire Required and
Nurse Practitioner - Completion of an accredited program for nurse practitioners Upon Hire Required or
Physician Assistant - Graduate of accredited physician assistant program Upon Hire Required