Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Neonatal Physician Assistant – UPMC Harrisburg

UPMC • Harrisburg, PA

1h • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Harrisburg Hospital is seeking Full-Time Neonatal Nurse Practitioners or Neonatal Physician Assistants to join our Division of Newborn Medicine team! The Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for providing inpatient care services in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This includes evaluation and management of neonatal patients and performing procedures as needed. The Neonatal APP-Staff is expected to follow established standards and practices when performing these duties. The Neonatal APP is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Neonatal APP has responsibility and accountability for the provision of care through supervision by and collaboration with a physician. The Neonatal APP manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members. The role of the Neonatal APP encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision. The Neonatal APP establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Neonatal APP demonstrates a commitment to the community and to their healthcare profession. The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• ECMO competence required within 1 year of hire (Required at CHP).

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 health care 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: $15,000 sign-on bonus.
• Relocation Assistance: Financial support for candidates relocating to join our team.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuing education and career advancement through our newly revised Neonatal APP Career Ladder, comprehensive training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.

What This Job Offers

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