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
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
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
