Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neonatology

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant covers neonatal and newborn services and reports to the Neonatal APP Lead. The role manages a caseload of neonatal patients in consultation and collaboration with Neonatologists, exercising independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of neonatal patients. Responsibilities Provide direct patient care: take comprehensive histories and perform physical examinations. Evaluate and treat patients based on history, physical examination, radiological, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results pursuant to the practice agreement or scope of practice guideline. Perform therapeutic procedures: intubation; central venous line placement; arterial line placement; insertion and removal of chest tubes; thoracentesis; suprapubic bladder tap; lumbar puncture; paracentesis; partial and total exchange transfusion; arterial puncture; peripheral arterial line placement; and other procedures as needed. Initiate referrals to additional health care providers and/or consults with the attending physician or collaborating physician. Document and bill for direct care provided. Apply current research and evidence‑based decision‑making in all clinical practice. Participate in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research. Support accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization. Engage in professional organizations and continuing education, and precept students at MUSC when appropriate. Maintain and utilize established guidelines for neonatology patient management. Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to ensure effective and efficient services. Involve unit staff and other disciplines in decision making; use research and benchmark data to plan and evaluate service operations; develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate service‑specific goals aligned with organizational priorities. Create a safe, warm hospital environment for all patients and families. Obtain consent for invasive procedures and provide health education to families. Perform mid‑ and high‑risk neonatal deliveries and resuscitation interventions, including endotracheal intubation, chest compressions, central and peripheral line placement, arterial sticks, and medication administration. Act as a skilled team leader with strong diagnostic and analytic skills. Serve as a role model and educator for nursing staff, student nurse practitioners, residents, and other team members. Maintain clinical responsibilities for entire scheduled shift and ensure coverage for all shifts (days, nights, weekends, holidays). Qualifications Minimum training: completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program with current or eligible licensure as a PA, or completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with current or eligible licensure as an APRN. PA candidates must have at least one year of neonatal intensive care experience, which may include an NICU fellowship. NNP candidates possess primary, acute, chronic, and critical care expertise in neonates, infants, and toddlers. Licensure, Certifications & Registrations Current and complete licensure as Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification. Documentation of DHEC and DEA license applications to be initiated prior to first day, as applicable. Physical Requirements Perform job functions while standing, walking, and sitting; bend at waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, use both hands and legs, and provide good finger dexterity for repetitive motions. Qualified to use respirator, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision, corrected if necessary. Lift, lower, push, pull, and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs unassisted; exert up to 50 lbs of force; lift from 36 #J-18808-Ljbffr