Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner);PA (Physician's Assistant) Neonatology

Description

This on-site contract position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, providing essential care for newborns in need of specialized medical attention.

In this role, you will play a critical part in our staffing solutions within the healthcare industry, ensuring high-quality care for neonates. As a Locum NP or PA, you will work collaboratively with medical teams to assess, diagnose, and manage patients, contributing to our commitment to excellence in patient care. 

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of neonate patients
• Develop and implement patient care plans in collaboration with medical staff
• Monitor and manage the health status of newborns
• Provide education and support to families regarding neonatal care
• Document patient progress and treatment plans accurately
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case discussions
• Adhere to best practices and protocols in neonatal care
• Maintain compliance with all relevant healthcare regulations

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Nursing or related field
• Valid Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant license
• Experience in neonatology or pediatrics is preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Knowledge of current best practices in neonatal care
• Flexibility to adapt to changing patient needs and situations

**About the Job:** -

**Schedule:** You can work during the day or night. -

**No Call Requirement:** You won’t be on call. - 

**Setting:** You will work in a NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit). - 

**Patient Volume:** You will have 10 patients per shift. - 

**Certification Needed:** You must be a board-certified doctor. - 

**Travel and Expenses:** All travel costs will be paid.

**Job Details:** - **Shift Length:** You will work 13 hours. - 

**Daytime Providers Needed:** 5 people will work from 7 AM to 8 PM. -

**Night Provider Needed:** 1 person will work from 7 PM to 8 AM. - 

**Patient Load per Day:** Daytime doctors see 16-24 patients; APPs (Advanced Practice Providers) see 8-12 patients. -

**Total Beds in NICU:** There are 87 beds. - 

**Procedures and Patient Care Level:** You will take care of Level IV NICU babies and do common procedures that trained Neonatologists should know how to do (like helping during delivery). - 

**Coverage Model:** During the day, 1 doctor works with 2 APPs for 25-bed units, and 1 doctor works with 1 APP for 12-bed units. At night, 1 APP oversees each unit with help from 1 doctor.