Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Neonatal Physician Assistant

UPMC•Washington, PA

About The Position

UPMC Washington is hiring a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Neonatal Physician Assistant to provide care in a level 2 special care nursery, attend deliveries, and provide Neonatal Resuscitation Program services as needed. The role includes morning rounds, participation in deliveries, and work in the inpatient clinic, as well as collaboration with local pediatricians and other healthcare professionals. The Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider provides inpatient care services in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), including evaluating and managing neonatal patients and performing procedures as needed. The provider follows established standards and practices and is responsible for setting standards for the level and quality of care. Care is provided through supervision by and collaboration with a physician. The provider manages and delivers care to a group of patients and their families using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with the care team. The position encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision, and requires establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve desired outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Neonatal APP is expected to demonstrate commitment to the community and the healthcare profession. The practice is described as independent and APP-friendly, with autonomy and collaboration with local pediatricians. UPMC Washington is located south of Pittsburgh. The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes.

Requirements

For the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner pathway: completion of an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program (MSN or DNP).
For the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner pathway: NCC Board Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC).
For the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner pathway: eligible for RN licensure by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
For the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner pathway: eligible for NNP licensure by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
For the Neonatal Physician Assistant pathway: one year of level III or IV NICU PA experience, or completion of a 9-month post-graduate residency or fellowship in neonatology.
For the Neonatal Physician Assistant pathway: graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by ARC-PA.
For the Neonatal Physician Assistant pathway: certified by the NCCPA.
For the Neonatal Physician Assistant pathway: eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine or State Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
BLS or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification based on AHA standards, including didactic instruction and skills demonstration, within 30 days of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification meeting AAAP standards, including didactic instruction and skills demonstration, within 30 days of hire.
ECMO competence within 1 year of hire; stated as 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.

Responsibilities

Provide inpatient care in a level 2 special care nursery and NICU.
Attend deliveries and participate in neonatal deliveries.
Provide Neonatal Resuscitation Program services as needed.
Perform morning rounds (listed as 5%25 of time).
Work in the inpatient clinic (listed as 20%25 of time).
Evaluate and manage neonatal patients and perform procedures as needed.
Manage and provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families.
Collaborate with and establish relationships with physicians, local pediatricians, other healthcare providers, patients, and families.
Follow established standards and practices and help set standards for the level and quality of care.
Provide care through supervision by and collaboration with a physician.