Nurse Practitioner Neonatology

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

15d

About The Position

Geisinger is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join our NICU team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley in Wilkes-Barre, PA. By working in a collaborative environment alongside highly trained neonatologists, leadership, residents, and our NICU nursing staff, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills and create a long-lasting career where innovation and learning are encouraged and supported. If you’re ready to put your caring to work, we invite you to join our neonatal team, caring for critically ill and recovering term and preterm infants.

Requirements

• Master's Degree-Nurse Practitioner (Required)
• Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body
• Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse PractitionersAmerican Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of PennsylvaniaRN_State of Pennsylvania
• Care Management Knowledge
• Clinical Policies And Standards
• Health Information Documentation
• Patient Assessment And Care
• Patient Safety
• Patients Rights

Responsibilities

• Network NICU Coverage (Level 3 NICU; 14 beds, expanding to 20 beds & Level 2 NICU; 7 beds under development)
• 2,000+ deliveries annually
• Flexible shift combinations (8hr, 16hr, and 24hr shifts)
• No outpatient clinic
• Attending deliveries/delivery room management of all infants less than 35 weeks and other high-risk indications
• Admissions including history and physical
• Assessments and ongoing management of current NICU patients
• Intubation
• Umbilical line placement
• Chest tubes
• Arterial puncture
• Arterial line placement
• Ventilator management
• Others as applicable

Benefits

• healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners
• an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality
• a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees