Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Orlando - PRN Opportunity

Position: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at AdventHealth Orlando - PRN Opportunity
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 Advent Health 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