Neonatal APP (PRN)

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Under supervision of an attending neonatologist and following established protocols, the Neonatal Advanced Practice Practitioner manages care for high-risk newborns and their families in emergency and non-emergency situations. Collaborates with other health care professionals to identify and stabilize the high-risk infant and establish a care plan. Assesses patient by obtaining comprehensive perinatal history. Performs physical assessment of body systems and interprets findings. Identifies and assists with high-risk deliveries. 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.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
• Currently licensed as an advanced practice provider in the state of Georgia.
• 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).
• Physician Assistants may require at least one year of direct experience in neonatology.
• BLS and NRP certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage care for high-risk newborns and their families in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Collaborate with other health care professionals to identify and stabilize high-risk infants and establish care plans.
• Obtain comprehensive perinatal history and perform physical assessments.
• Identify and assist with high-risk deliveries.
• Perform or order diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for newborns under physician supervision.
• Document all aspects of patient care using established charting procedures.
• Consult on the care of chronically ill infants or those with complex medical problems.
• Assist with family education and outreach education activities.
• Teach classes and assist in staff orientation as a preceptor.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree