Nurse Practitioner Neonatology

Location Hershey, PA Facility This prestigious academic medical center and children’s hospital is a nationally recognized institution offering cutting‑edge pediatric care. The facility houses a LevelIV, 56‑bed NICU with very high acuity, supported by a highly collaborative team of medical professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional neonatal care. Opportunity: Nurse Practitioner – Neonatology Job Details Locum Tenens opportunity in a LevelIV, 56‑bed NICU with very high acuity patient population APPs work in collaboration with MDs, overseeing the daily care of neonatal patients as a primary provider Night and weekend shifts required; weekday evening/night shifts run 4p‑8a (Monday‑Friday) Weekend evening/night shifts run 7p‑7a (Saturday‑Sunday); 24‑hour shifts can also be accommodated any day of the week During evenings, nights, and weekends, 2‑3 APPs may be on shift simultaneously Orientation consists of 3 full weekday shifts, 2 evening/night shifts, and 2 weekend shifts, including setup of picture ID, Cerner access, and scrub‑machine access. During orientation, providers will be paired with a facility APP to shadow and orient with. Ground and air transport capabilities required; transport orientation includes two 1‑hour online training courses to be completed before the first day and a 45‑minute in‑person training at the Life Lion hangar. A 4‑hour and 45‑minute online EMR training must be completed prior to the first day. Required procedural skills include: PICC/UVC/UAC lines, chest tubes, lumbar punctures, and intubations Up to 10 patient encounters per shift Pennsylvania license required; IMLC accepted; Penn State prefers candidates with an active PA license but will consider candidates who have begun the PA licensure application process with the right skill set BLS and PALS certifications required Board certification required; estimated credentialing timeframe is 60‑120 days Nearest airport is Harrisburg International Overtime requires approval from Practice Administration Compensation Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included. #J-18808-Ljbffr