Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Neonatal Physician Assistant - UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Pinnacle Health Systems • Pittsburgh, PA

72d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring a Full-Time Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Neonatal Physician Assistant to join our dedicated NICU team. UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is known for its outstanding clinical services, research programs, and medical education. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Children's Hospital, located on the 8th floor of the 10-acre medical and research campus in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood, is just one shining example. This Level IV NICU has 55-bed combined medical-surgical unit that provide breathtaking views of the Pittsburgh skyline while providing staff with the appropriate space and technology designed to care for newborns with the most complex surgical and medical conditions, including those infants requiring neonatal extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). 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 for setting 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).
• NCC Certification.
• Eligible for RN licensure by Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
• Eligible for NNP licensure by Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
• 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.
• ECMO competence required within 1 year of hire (Required at CHP)
• Act 33
• Act 34
• Act 73 FBI Clearance
• 1 year level III or IV NICU PA experience or completion of a 9-month post-graduate residency/fellowship in neonatology required.
• Graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
• Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine or State Board of Osteopathy

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-acuity care to the tiniest patients in a Level IV NICU.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative neonatal medicine.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to Life Changing Medicine.
• Evaluation and management of neonatal patients
• Performing procedures as needed
• 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.

Benefits

• Participate in our Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Program designed to support new graduates and transitioning APPs.
• Receive mentorship and leadership development from experienced clinicians.
• Engage in research, quality improvement, and professional organizations.
• Enjoy flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees