Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider| School of Medicine - Pediatrics, Neonatology (Level III APP - Delivery & Stabilization/Step Down)

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

67d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Level III APP works under supervision of an attending neonatologist and following established protocols, manages care for high-risk newborns and their families in emergency and non-emergency situations. This role is part of the School of Medicine - Pediatrics, Neonatology department at Emory University.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) program, Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (AC-PNP) program, or Physician Assistant (PA) program.
• Can have experience working as an acute care pediatric nurse practitioner or physician assistant in ICU or ICU-like setting.
• Currently licensed as an acute care advanced practice provider in the state of Georgia by the Georgia Board of Nursing and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent body or Certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• BLS and NRP certifications are required.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of direct experience in neonatology is preferred.
• Master’s prepared Neonatal Nurse Practitioner with APRN licensure in GA.
• Master’s prepared Physician Assistant with APRN licensure in GA.
• Related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of an attending neonatologist and following established protocols, manages care for neonates who are suffering from moderate health conditions or are recovering from more serious conditions.
• Attends and assists with routine and high-risk deliveries for neonates in collaboration with larger medical team.
• Collaborates with other health care professionals to identify and stabilize the at-risk infant and establish a care plan.
• Assesses patient by obtaining comprehensive perinatal history.
• Performs physical assessment of body systems and interprets findings.
• With required physician supervision, may perform or order diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for newborns.
• Thoroughly documents all aspects of patient care using established charting procedure.
• Serves as a consultant on the care of chronically ill infants or those with complex medical problems.
• Assists with family education.
• Assists in outreach education activities by teaching classes.
• Assists in staff orientation and serves as a preceptor.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior