Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Neonatal Physician Assistant

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Neonatal Physician Assistant

UPMC Washington

Position Overview:

• Join us at UPMC Washington and become a vital part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional care to our neonatal patients. If you are a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Neonatal Physician Assistant looking for a rewarding and collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply. This role involves staffing a level 2 special care nursery, attending deliveries, and providing Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide care in a level 2 special care nursery and attend deliveries.
• Perform morning rounds (5%25 of time).
• Participate in deliveries (20%25 of time).
• Work in the inpatient clinic (20%25 of time).
• Collaborate with local pediatricians and other healthcare professionals.

Why Join Us?

• Autonomy: Thrive in an independent, APP-friendly practice environment that offers autonomy while still having excellent collaboration with local pediatricians.
• Generous Sign-On Bonus: We are excited to offer a $30,000 sign-on bonus for this position. Apply now to learn more about this fantastic opportunity.
• Relocation Assistance: Financial support for candidates relocating to join our team.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuing education and career advancement through our Neonatal APP Career Ladder.

About UPMC Washington:

Located south of Pittsburgh, UPMC Washington offers a quaint and friendly environment with all the amenities close at hand. Our supportive staff is eager to learn and collaborate, creating an independent and friendly APP practice environment with excellent collaboration with local pediatricians.

The Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for providing inpatient care services in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This includes evaluation and management of neonatal patients and performing procedures as needed. The Neonatal APP-Staff is expected to follow established standards and practices when performing these duties. The Neonatal APP is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Neonatal APP has responsibility and accountability for the provision of care through supervision by and collaboration with a physician. The Neonatal APP manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members. The role of the Neonatal APP encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision. The Neonatal APP establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Neonatal APP demonstrates a commitment to the community and to their healthcare profession.

The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes.

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner 

• Completion of an Accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program (MSN or DNP)

• NCC Board Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC)

• Eligible for RN licensure by Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
• Eligible for NNP licensure by Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

Neonatal Physician Assistant 

• 1 year level III or IV NICU PA experience or completion of a 9-month post-graduate residency/fellowship in neonatology required.

• Graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)

• Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

• Eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine or State Board of Osteopathic Medicine

All Candidates

• BLS or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation required based on AHA standards that include both didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification listed must meet AAAP standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• ECMO competence required within 1 year of hire (Required at CHP)
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran