Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Communication Skills, Medications, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Neonatology, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Physician Assistant, Radiography, Registered Nurse (RN), Team Player, Training/Teaching, Treatment Evaluation, Treatment Plan
The APP, under the supervision of Physicians is responsible for:
- The APP 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
Schedule Details:
- 24 hour shifts, restricted/unrestricted
- Call required - 14 days per month
- Campus: AdventHealth Riverview
Required Education and Experience:
- Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies with Neonatal Certification (required
- 1-2 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
Required Licensure and Certification:
- Must hold a valid Florida APRN License with Neonatal certification
- Certification through ANCC, or other nationally recognized certifying body
- BLS, ACLS and PALS certification