Neonatology Nurse Practitioner

General Summary:

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or PA-C, under the supervision of Physicians is responsible for:

• Providing care for NICU and newborn patients within the scope of licensure and within the supervising physician's scope of practice.
• Evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, order and interpret labs, x-rays and other diagnostic studies per specialty guidelines and under the guidance of the Neonatologist
• Perform procedures such as intubation, lumbar puncture, umbilical lines, PICC lines and chest tube placement, and circumcisions.
• Communicate effectively with parents, other specialists and among NICU team members.
• Providing education and support to patients families
• Dispensing medications under collaborative agreement with a supervising physician

Opportunities available at:

Level 4 NICU

• AdventHealth Orlando

Well-baby and level 2 NICU

• 24-hour shifts (restricted/unrestricted) AdventHealth Altamonte

Well- baby and level 2 NICU

• 24-hour shifts Holmes Regional Medical Center

Well-baby and level 2 NICU

• AdventHealth Ocala

Full-time opportunities also available at AdventHealth Tampa and AdventHealth Riverview NICU's

Required Education and Experience:

• Master s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies with Neonatal Certification (required)
• 1-2 years of experience in the NICU as an RN (highly preferred)
• 1-2 years of experience in the NICU as a Neonatal APRN or Neonatal PA-C (preferred but not required)

Required Licensure and Certification:

• Must hold a valid Florida APRN or PA-C License with Neonatal certification
• Certification through ANCC, or other nationally recognized certifying body
• NRP certification

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