Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Opportunity in West Central PA with Growing Health System

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Opportunity in West Central PA

Penn Highlands Healthcare is actively seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to work in our Level IIIB NICU at Penn Highlands DuBois.

• The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner will work under the supervision of the attending Neonatologist to provide the highest level of care to high-risk neonates in our 16 bed, Level IIIB NICU at Penn Highlands DuBois.
• As part of a multidisciplinary team, the NNP will function not only as an integral health care provider but as an educator and advisor to a group of Neonatal Nurses.
• This NNP position is full time, and with a negotiable schedule, could be utilized as an additional income opportunity.
• The position includes competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package including 25 days PTO, CME time and allowance, Health, Dental, and Vision insurances, and 403b Retirement Plan and matching.

Responsibilities :

• Diagnose and provide comprehensive management of acute and chronic conditions of high-risk neonatal patients
• Order, conduct and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests
• Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmocologic therapies
• Communicate with the families of neonates, providing information on the condition and plan for their baby in a compassionate manner
• Write daily progress notes and function to the equivalent of a resident physician
• Attend high-risk deliveries, consults, ER consults, all NICU patients and admissions of greater than or equal to 34 weeks (Neonatologist will assist with complicated cases and situations above NNP comfort level)
• Support education of NICU staff
• Occasional high-risk transport, nursery consults and / or newborn assessments while in house (may be negotiable)

Requirements :

• Masters Degreen in Nursing from accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program
• Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse licensure and certification as a Nurse
• Practitioner from a Board-Recognized National Certifying Organization
• NRP and Healthcare Provider CPR Certification from the American Heart Association
• S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification (preferred)

Penn Highlands Healthcare is a 632-licensed inpatient bed, not-for-profit health system serving more than 3.9 million residents in a 39-county service area.

• Penn Highlands Healthcare is a comprehensive network of care that includes seven hospitals : Penn Highlands DuBois; Penn Highlands Brookville;
• Penn Highlands Elk; Penn Highlands Clearfield; Penn Highlands Huntingdon; Penn Highlands Tyrone; and Penn Highlands Mon Valley;
• as well as The Hahne Regional Cancer Center; The Maternal and Child Centers of Penn Highlands DuBois and Elk; The Heart Center of Penn Highlands DuBois;

and The Lung Center of Penn Highlands DuBois.

Outpatient services are provided at more than 100 locations throughout the region as well as seven Q-Care Urgent Care facilities.

Penn Highlands Healthcare is a growing healthcare system with a network of more than 740 primary care and specialty physicians and more than 374 advanced practice providers.

Penn Highlands Healthcare provides innovative medical care to the many picturesque communities of North-Central Pennsylvania.

In addition to their quaint beauty, these small towns are known for their welcoming, friendly residents, quality, highly ranked schools, safe neighborhoods and low cost of living.

The scenic Pennsylvania Wilds provide the background for an active lifestyle of running, fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking, and winter sports.

Art galleries, theatres, and antique and specialty shops can be found throughout the regions several historic downtowns, with seasonal farmers markets, community events and cultural festivals held throughout the year.

Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Erie are within easy driving distance of anywhere in the Penn Highlands system.