Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Neonatal Physician Assistant - NICU, Washington Hospital

UPMC • Washington, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Join UPMC Washington as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Neonatal Physician Assistant and become a vital part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional care to our neonatal patients. This role is part-time, 24 hours per week, with a variable schedule that includes weekend and holiday rotations. You will be working as a NICU APP in a community hospital setting with a Level II Special Care Nursery. The position requires delivery room and NRP skills/experience. You will be part of a close-knit newborn team with a collaborative culture, a supportive work environment, and a strong focus on APP autonomy. The role involves approximately 20% rounding and 10% time in the OR for deliveries, with 100% of the time being inpatient care.

Requirements

• Completion of an Accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program (MSN or DNP) OR Graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
• NCC Board Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC) OR Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Eligible for RN licensure by Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
• Eligible for NNP licensure by Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing OR Eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine or State Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
• 1 year level III or IV NICU PA experience or completion of a 9-month post-graduate residency/fellowship in neonatology required (for PA).
• BLS or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation required based on AHA standards that include both didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification listed must meet AAAP standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• ECMO competence required within 1 year of hire (Required at CHP).
• Act 33 Clearance.
• Act 34 Clearance.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance.
• Successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the Business Unit practice.

Nice To Haves

• Delivery room and NRP skills/experience required.

Responsibilities

• Providing inpatient care services in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
• Evaluation and management of neonatal patients.
• Performing procedures as needed.
• Following established standards and practices when performing duties.
• Setting the standards for the level and quality of care.
• Managing and providing patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members.
• Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
• Demonstrating a commitment to the community and to their healthcare profession.

Benefits

• Generous Sign-On Bonus: $30,000
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuing education and career advancement through our Neonatal APP Career Ladder.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level