Per Diem 1099 Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider

St. Charles Health System•Bend, OR

9h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide per diem coverage in a Level III NICU as an independent contractor (1099). The provider will deliver comprehensive neonatal care, including delivery attendance, newborn resuscitation, NICU management, stabilization, and transport support for critically ill neonates.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Current, unrestricted Oregon NP or PA license (or ability to obtain)
NCC, AANP, AANC, AMCB, or NCCPA certification as applicable
Current DEA registration
Current BLS certification (ACLS if required by privileges)
Minimum of two years of experience practicing in a Level III or higher NICU
Strong neonatal resuscitation, critical care, and procedural skills
Experience with electronic medical records

Nice To Haves

Neonatal transport experience
Experience with quality improvement, education, and clinical leadership activities
NRP instructor or advanced neonatal education experience

Responsibilities

Attend high-risk deliveries and provide neonatal resuscitation
Perform comprehensive assessments, admissions, and daily management of NICU patients
Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with neonatologists and the multidisciplinary team
Prescribe medications, respiratory therapies, and other treatments within scope of practice
Perform procedures including: Endotracheal intubation, Umbilical venous and arterial catheter placement, PICC placement and management, Arterial line placement, Lumbar puncture, Chest tube insertion and thoracentesis, Urinary catheterization and other neonatal procedures
Participate in neonatal transports as needed
Communicate effectively with families and provide family-centered care
Complete timely and accurate medical documentation and billing