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
AdventHealth OrlandoWell-baby and level 2 NICU
24-hour shifts (restricted / unrestricted) AdventHealth AltamonteWell- baby and level 2 NICU
24-hour shifts Holmes Regional Medical CenterWell-baby and level 2 NICU
AdventHealth OcalaFull-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) - Neonatal PA fellowship completion required1-2 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 certificationCertification through ANCC, or other nationally recognized certifying bodyNRP certification