Neonatology Physician

Neonatology opening - Reno, NV Position Details - Full-time, permanent- Level 2 transitioning to Level 3 within the next year- 12 beds with plans for expansion- Deliveries : Approximately 1,400- Average Daily Census : 6.9- On-call Requirements : Combination of in-house during the day and on-call overnight (expected response time : 30 minutes)- Annual Admissions : Approximately 1,100 Responsibilities - Manage infants born at 32 weeks gestational age or later and weighing 1,500 grams or more- Oversee convalescing infants after intensive care- Care for infants with moderate illness expected to resolve without requiring higher-level care- Manage infants needing mechanical ventilation for less than 24 hours- Stabilize and transfer infants born less than 32 weeks gestational age and less than 1,500 grams- Care for infants with a gestational age of 34 6 / 7 weeks or younger- Provide care for low-birth-weight infants who are not ill but require more frequent feeding or extended nursing care- Deliver cardiopulmonary resuscitation and continuous cardiac monitoring as needed- Administer supplemental oxygen and intravenous fluids / antibiotics post-transition period- Manage scheduled gavage feedings- Treat infants exposed to perinatal substance abuse, including neonatal abstinence scoring and pharmacologic treatment- Address any additional circumstances identified by the physician or advanced practice nurse (APN) that warrant NICU level care