Job Description
Join a high acuity Level IV neonatal intensive care unit in a tertiary hospital where Advanced Practice Providers lead daily care for critically ill newborns. You'll work closely with neonatologists, perform essential procedures, and cover a rotating schedule focused on nights and weekends. Flexible 24 hour blocks are also available for those who can commit to six shifts per month.
Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Hospital - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Start Date: ASAP
- Schedule: Rotating shifts - day, evening/night, weekends, and optional 24 hour blocks (approximately 6 shifts/month)
- Patient Population: Neonates (all acuity levels)
- Location: Hershey, PA
- Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non local candidates
Benefits
- Weekly direct deposit
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Supportive credentialing assistance
- Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee daily medical management of NICU patients as the primary provider on shift.
- Perform and document procedures including PICC, UVC/UAC lines, chest tube placement, lumbar puncture, and intubation.
- Collaborate with neonatologists and other multidisciplinary team members to develop and implement care plans.
- Manage 10 patient encounters per shift using the Cerner EMR system.
- Participate in ground and air transport of neonates after completing required transport training.
- Complete orientation, online EMR training ( 4 h 45 min), and transport certification prior to first shift.
Qualifications
- Active Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license (PA preferred; candidates in the PA application process will be considered).
- Board certification or eligibility in neonatology or a related specialty.
- Current BLS and PALS certifications; other certifications as required by the facility.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a Level IV NICU or comparable high acuity neonatal setting.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and 24 hour blocks; capacity to block time for at least six shifts per month.
- Acceptance of IMLC credentialing; anticipated credentialing timeframe 60-120 days.
Working Hours
- Weekdays (Mon-Fri): Day shift 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; Evening/Night shift 4 p.m.-8 a.m.
- Weekends (Sat-Sun): Day shift 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Evening/Night shift 7 p.m.-7 a.m.
- 24 Hour Shifts: Available on any day, subject to schedule needs.
- Expect to work roughly six shifts per month, with the ability to block dates as indicated in the schedule matrix.
Skills
- Proficient in neonatal procedural skills: PICC, umbilical catheter placement, chest tube insertion, lumbar puncture, and intubation.
- Strong EMR (Cerner) documentation abilities.
- Effective communication and teamwork in a fast paced, multidisciplinary environment.
- Ability to participate in neonatal transport (ground and air) after completing training.
- Organizational skills to manage multiple patients and shift requirements efficiently.
