Neonatology Physician Assistant

Locums - Hershey, Pennsylvania, Neonatology NP/PA Job

Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

• Seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) for locum coverage in a Level IV, 56-bed NICU with very high-acuity patients.

• APPs work collaboratively with physicians and oversee the daily care of newborns as the primary provider.

• Minimum commitment of 6 shifts per month.

• Providers must be able to block their availability and work grouped shifts.

• Evening, night, and weekend availability is a priority. Providers available exclusively for day shifts will not be considered.

• Overtime requires approval from the Practice Administrator.

• Lunch is not included in worked hours. Providers must swipe out for lunch and swipe back in afterward.

Facility Details

• NICU Level: Level IV

• Beds in Department: 56

• Trauma Level: I

• Pediatric Trauma Level: I

• Hospital Stroke Certified: Yes

• EMR: Cerner

• Patient Volume: Approximately 10 patients per shift

• Patient Assignment: Assigned patients

• Support Staff:

  • 20-22 RNs

  • 2-3 NPs/PAs

  • 1 office staff member

Schedule & Shift Options

Weekdays (Monday-Friday)

• Day: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM

• Evening/Night: 4:00 PM-8:00 AM

Weekends (Saturday-Sunday)

• Day: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM

• Evening/Night: 7:00 PM-7:00 AM

Additional Scheduling Details

• 24-hour shifts may be accommodated any day of the week.

• Typical staffing:

  • Days: 5-6 APPs per shift

  • Evenings, nights, and weekends: Approximately 3 APPs per shift

Clinical Responsibilities & Required Skills

• PICC line placement
• UVC line placement
• UAC line placement
• Chest tube placement
• Lumbar punctures
• Intubations
• Must be able to participate in both ground and air transport.

Licensure & Required Qualifications

• Board-certified Physician Assistant in Neonatology or Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

• Active Pennsylvania License

• Compact License accepted

• Required certifications:

  • BLS

  • PALS

  • NRP

Orientation & Training

Clinical Orientation

• 3 full weekday day shifts

• 2 evening/night shifts

• 2 weekend shifts

• APPs will be paired with an established APP for shadowing and orientation.

• Providers will receive a picture ID, Cerner access, and access to the scrub machine.

Transport Orientation

• Two 1-hour online training courses, to be completed before the first shift

• One 45-minute in-person training session at the Life Lion hangar, scheduled after arrival

EMR Training

• A 4-hour, 45-minute online EMR training must be completed before the first shift.

Available Shifts

January

• Jan 4: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM

• Jan 5: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM

• Jan 9: 7:00 PM-7:00 AM

• Jan 10: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM (2 openings); 7:00 PM-7:00 AM

• Jan 14: 24-hour shift

• Jan 16: 7:00 PM-7:00 AM

• Jan 19: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM (3 openings); 4:00 PM-8:00 AM

• Jan 20: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM (2 openings); 4:00 PM-8:00 AM (2 openings)

• Jan 24: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM (2 openings)

• Jan 25: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM (2 openings)

• Jan 26: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM

• Jan 27: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM

• Jan 28: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM (2 openings)

• Jan 29: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM

• Jan 31: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM and 7:00 PM-7:00 AM

February

• Feb 1: 4:00 PM-8:00 AM (2 openings)

• Feb 7: 7:00 PM-7:00 AM

• Feb 11: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM (2 openings)

• Feb 14: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM

• Feb 15: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM (2 openings)

• Feb 16: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM

• Feb 18: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM

• Feb 19: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM

• Feb 22: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM (2 openings)

• Feb 26: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM

March

• Mar 1: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM (3 openings); 4:00 PM-8:00 AM

• Mar 2: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM (3 openings); 4:00 PM-8:00 AM (3 openings)

• Mar 3: 4:00 PM-8:00 AM

• Mar 4: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM (2 openings); 4:00 PM-8:00 AM

• Mar 5: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM

• Mar 10: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM

• Mar 11: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM (3 openings)

• Mar 12: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM (4 openings)

• Mar 14: 24-hour shift

• Mar 16: 4:00 PM-8:00 AM

• Mar 17: 4:00 PM-8:00 AM

• Mar 18: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM (2 openings)

• Mar 19: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM

• Mar 20: 24-hour shift

• Mar 21: 7:00 PM-7:00 AM (2 openings)

• Mar 22: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM

• Mar 24: 24-hour shift

• Mar 26: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM (3 openings); 4:00 PM-8:00 AM

• Mar 28: 24-hour shift

• Mar 29: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM (2 openings); 4:00 PM-8:00 AM

• Mar 30: 24-hour shift

• Mar 31: 4:00 PM-8:00 AM

April

• Apr 2: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM; 4:00 PM-8:00 AM (2 openings)

• Apr 3: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM; 7:00 PM-7:00 AM (2 openings)

What Is Great About Hershey, Pennsylvania?

• Charming community: Hershey offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere with convenient amenities and a strong community feel.

• Attractions and entertainment: Enjoy Hersheypark, Hershey Gardens, and local dining and entertainment options.

• Convenient location: Hershey is near Harrisburg and within reach of Lancaster and other Central Pennsylvania destinations.

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