Neonatology Locums - Lansing, MIQuick Overview
- Specialty: Neonatology
- Location: Lansing, Michigan
- Coverage Period: ASAP - July 1, 2027
- Setting: Level III NICU / Special Care Nursery
- Coverage Need: Short Staffing
- Trauma Designation: Level I Trauma Center
- EMR: Epic
Coverage NeedsDay Coverage
- Approximately 9 weeks of daytime coverage needed
- Preferred scheduling in continuous 7-14 day blocks
Night Coverage
- Approximately 9 weeks of night call coverage needed
- Home call coverage
Call Requirements
- Call Ratio: 1:4
- Night Shift: 14-hour home call
- Must be able to arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes when called in
- Call schedule is variable due to staffing shortages
Required Licenses & CertificationsLicensure
- Active Michigan Medical License Required at Time of Name Clear
Board Certification
- Board Certified in Neonatology Required
- Truly Board Eligible Candidates May Be Considered
Training
- Neonatology Fellowship Required
Certifications
- Current NRP Advanced Provider or NRP Instructor Status Required
- NALS Certification Preferred
Clinical Responsibilities
- Neonatal intensive care coverage
- Attend high-risk deliveries
- Attend C-sections
- Neonatal resuscitation and emergency management
- Ventilator management
- Potential supervision of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs)
- Documentation in Epic
Required Clinical Experience & ProceduresVentilation Management
- BiPAP
- CPAP
- Oscillator Ventilator Support
- Inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO)
Required Procedures
- Chest Tube Placement
- Central Line Placement
- Arterial Line Placement
- PA Catheter Placement
- Umbilical Venous Catheterization (UVC)
- Umbilical Artery Catheterization (UAC)
- PICC Placement
- NNPs perform most PICC placements; physician support needed for difficult lines
Patient Volume & Unit InformationDaily Volume
- Average Admissions: 3 per day
- Average Daily Census: 31 patients
Staffing ModelDay Shift
- Two Neonatologists split coverage
- Four providers (NNPs and/or Residents) assist with patient management
- Neonatologists assist when census exceeds provider caps
Night Shift
- One Attending Neonatologist
- Two In-House NNPs
Unit Capacity
- 47 Total Beds
- 33 Licensed NICU Beds
- 12 Special Care Nursery Beds
- 2 Bassinets
Schedule
- Day Shift: 10 Hours
- Night Shift: 14-Hour Home Call
Support Staff
- NICU Nurse Manager
- Operations Manager
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs)
- Nursing Staff
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Dietitians
- Child Life Specialists
Ideal Candidate
- Active Michigan license in hand
- Board Certified Neonatologist (or truly Board Eligible)
- Fellowship-trained in Neonatology
- Current NRP Advanced Provider or Instructor certification
- Comfortable managing a Level III NICU with high-risk deliveries, ventilator management, neonatal procedures, and call responsibilities
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