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
PRN Opportunity available at: Level 4 NICU AdventHealth Orlando
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 (preferred but not required
Required Licensure and Certification:
- Must hold a valid Florida APRN or PA-C License with Neonatal certification
- Certification through ANCC, or other nationally recognized certifying body
- NRP certification