Neonatal Nurse Practitioner/Neonatal Physician Assistant

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta • GA

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About The Position

It’s a great time to be a Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider at Children’s! The need for our specialized care has never been greater in our community. Our pediatric care is regularly recognized for being among the best in the country. We are ranked as one of the top pediatric hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and have achieved Magnet® recognition for our dedication to nursing excellence. Our Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) provide comprehensive, advanced care for critically ill newborns and premature infants in the Southeast. The Neonatal Advanced Practice Practitioner (Neonatal APP) is responsible for providing comprehensive care at an advanced practice level to neonates and their families through assessment, communication, clinical management, collaboration, coordination, education, program development, research, quality, professional development, and system participation.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing or bachelor’s degree in medical science.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia OR Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the state of Georgia OR licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Georgia.
• Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the National Certification Corporation (NCC) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Neonatal Resuscitation program (NRP) within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of experience in pediatric healthcare preferred.
• Doctorate degree in Nursing Practice or Master’s or Doctorate degree in Medical Science.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care management within a collaborative practice model for neonates under the supervision of the supervising/collaborating physician within the scope of practice outlined by state statute and Children’s bylaws in the inpatient and/or ambulatory settings.
• Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams and identifying normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial status.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develop pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
• Serve as an educational resource for patients, families, health care professionals, and students.
• Facilitate patient referrals to other medical providers, medical facilities, and other health/social service agencies as needed.
• Collaborate and/or consult with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.
• Recognize the importance of participation in professional organizations.
• Accept responsibility for ongoing professional development and maintenance of professional competence and credentials.
• Continuously conduct self-evaluation of advanced practice skills in an effort to ensure competent clinical care and continued self-development.
• Assist in the development of education for department/practice.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement based on professional practice standards for department/practice.
• Participate in and comply with hospital/departmental policies.
• Support compliance with National Patient Safety Goals related to applicable administrative Joint Commission.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees