Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neonatology

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); South Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Associates (UMA) in South Carolina is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to cover neonatal and newborn services. The APP will manage a neonatal caseload in consultation with Neonatologists, using extensive pathophysiology knowledge to assess, diagnose, and manage neonatal patients.

US licensure as PA or APRN is required, with NICU experience preferred. Primary supervision is provided by MUSC, with rotating nights, weekends, and holidays as part of a full-time

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited PA program with current license or eligibility.
• Completion of an accredited NP program with current APRN license or eligibility.
• At least one year of NICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations.
• Evaluates and treats based on history, exam, and tests per scope of practice.
• Performs procedures as approved by privileges (e.g., intubation).
• Initiates referrals and collaborates with physicians.
• Documents and bills for direct care provided.
• Supports quality improvement activities and clinical research.

Skills

NICU experience

Neonatal care

Education

Physician Assistant program

Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) covering neonatal and newborn services reports to the Neonatal APP Lead.

The APP manages a case load of neonatal patients in consultation and collaboration with Neonatologists. The APP utilizes extensive knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physiology and exercises independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of neonatal patients. The APP provides individualized, safe, effective, goal-directed patient care to families and patients to achieve desired results.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001025 COM PEDS Neonatology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salary/exempt

Hours per week: Full Time Shift Work- hours per week vary

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 14 (13-hour shifts) per month with rotating nights, weekends, and holidays

Patient Population Focus: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Patient Population Age Range: 0 up to age 3

Required Training and Experience

Required Minimum Training : Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant or completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as an APRN as noted below.

Physician Assistant (PA) Must have at least one-year experience in neonatal intensive care which may include a NICU fellowship.

OR

APRN Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care (CPNP-AC): Pediatric patients (birth to age 21), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable or technologically dependent Must have at least one-year of experience in neonatal intensive care which may include a NICU fellowship.

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP): primary, acute, chronic, and critical care to neonates, infants, and toddlers from birth until discharge from the Neonatal Unit or from the Neonatologist service

Degree of Supervision

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant will be assigned a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Physician employed by MUSC and will report directly to this physician.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program
• If applicable, DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day

Job Duties

• Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations
• Evaluates and treats on the basis of history, physical examination, radiological, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results pursuant to the practice agreement or scope of practice guideline
• Performs the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief Intubation
• Initiates referrals to other health care providers, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physician
• Documents and bills for direct care provided
• Utilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practice
• Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research
• Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization
• Demonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing education
• Potential to precept students at MUSC enrolled as an advanced practice provider student; and facilitates the learning of other new team members
• APRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law
• Ensures implementation of established guidelines for the management of neonatology patients.
• Collaborates with other disciplines to ensure effective and efficient services are provided.
• Involves unit staff and representatives from other disciplines in decision making.
• Utilizes research and benchmark data when planning evaluating service operations.
• Develops, Implements, monitors and evaluates service-specific goals which are based on organizational and departmental goals.
• Promotes and maintains a safe, warm, hospital environment for all customers.

Therapeutic Procedures

• Central venous and arterial line placement
• Insertion and removal of chest tubes
• Thoracentesis
• Suprapubic bladder tap
• Lumbar puncture
• Paracentesis
• Partial and total exchange transfusion
• Arterial puncture
• Peripheral arterial line placement
• Other procedures as needed

Knowledge and Skills

Thorough knowledge of physical assessment skills for normal and high-risk newborns.

Considerable knowledge of risk-screening and developmental assessment tools.

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