Neonatology APP/ Instr. I

University of South Florida•FL, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The APRN provides care and management for critically ill infants hospitalized in a level IV neonatal intensive care unit, in accordance with Florida Statutes for the Nurse Practitioners Act. The position covers night and/or day shifts as assigned, including weekends. The NICU is based at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Florida, and the role is associated with USF Health and its academic activities. The position includes clinical care, teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities. The APP may advise students and represent the university, college or school, or department. The role also supports care for neonates and infants in collaboration with attending neonatologists, multidisciplinary teams, ancillary staff, and families.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing with ARNP training, or an accredited Physician Assistant academic degree program, or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience.
Florida license and applicable APRN or Physician Assistant certification as outlined in the relevant Florida statutes and administrative code.
Graduation from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse academic degree program or accredited Physician Assistant academic degree program.
BLS/AED certification, maintained throughout employment.
ACLS or PALS.
Two to five years of experience.
At least two years of experience evaluating pediatric patients.
Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Instructor.
Must be otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience assessing neonates.
At least one year of nursing experience in a physician’s office or clinic, or experience in an ambulatory health care facility.

Responsibilities

Ongoing evaluation and management of neonates and infants receiving care in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and coordinate care with ancillary staff and families.
Attend high-risk deliveries and immediately stabilize critically ill neonates under the supervision of the attending neonatologist.
Document orders, procedures, and progress notes in patients’ medical records.
Perform procedures necessary for neonatal and infant intensive care, including endotracheal intubation, umbilical line placement, PICC line placement, lumbar punctures, and peripheral arterial lines.
Supervise pediatric residents and participate in teaching APP students, pediatric residents, and medical students.
Carry out teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities.
Provide academic advising and related activities.
May represent the university, college or school, or department.