Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Neonatal Physician Assistant - UPMC Altoona Part-Time

UPMC • Altoona, PA

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About The Position

University of Pittsburgh Physicians are seeking a Part-Time Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Neonatal Physician Assistant to join our Pediatric Neonatology team at UPMC Altoona! This position will support the eight-bed unit in the Department of Pediatric Neonatology and will work approximately 20 hours a week with variable hours and shifts. UPMC Altoona is an 8-bed level II NICU and nursery in beautiful central Pennsylvania, close to Penn State University. With nearly 1600 deliveries annually, UPMC Altoona holds Keystone 10 designation in the Labor, Delivery, Recovery, & Postpartum (LDRP) unit. UPMC Altoona offers access to the latest diagnostic procedures, evidence-based therapies, and leading-edge treatments. We serve patients in a 20-county region and our comprehensive programs provide high-level care to patients from across the region.

Requirements

• Completion of an Accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program (MSN or DNP) for Nurse Practitioners.
• NCC Certification for Nurse Practitioners.
• Eligible for RN licensure by Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing for Nurse Practitioners.
• Eligible for NNP licensure by Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing for Nurse Practitioners.
• BLS or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification required based on AHA standards within 30 days of hire.
• NRP certification must meet AAAP standards within 30 days of hire.
• ECMO competence required within 1 year of hire for Nurse Practitioners.
• 1 year level III or IV NICU PA experience or completion of a 9-month post-graduate residency/fellowship in neonatology for Physician Assistants.
• Graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) for Physician Assistants.
• Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) for Physician Assistants.
• Eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine or State Board of Osteopathy for Physician Assistants.
• Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73 FBI Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care services in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
• Evaluate and manage neonatal patients and perform procedures as needed.
• Follow established standards and practices when performing duties.
• Set the standards for the level and quality of care.
• Manage and provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the community and to the healthcare profession.

Benefits

• $30,000 sign-on bonus.
• Relocation assistance.
• Opportunities for continuing education and career advancement.
• Comprehensive training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees