Pediatrics, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at AdventHealth Orlando Opportunity
Job Description
General Summary:
\nThe Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or PA-C, under the supervision of Physicians is responsible for:
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Providing care for NICU and newborn patients within the scope of licensure and within the supervising physician's scope of practice.
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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
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Perform procedures such as intubation, lumbar puncture, umbilical lines, PICC lines and chest tube placement, and circumcisions.
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Communicate effectively with parents, other specialists and among NICU team members.
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Providing education and support to patients families
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Dispensing medications under collaborative agreement with a supervising physician
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Required Education and Experience:
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Masters degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies with Neonatal Certification (required)
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1-2 years of experience in the NICU as an RN (highly preferred)
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1-2 years of experience in the NICU as a Neonatal APRN or Neonatal PA-C (preferred but not required)
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Must hold a valid Florida APRN or PA-C License with Neonatal certification
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Certification through ANCC, or other nationally recognized certifying body
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NRP certification
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