Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

University Physicians' Association • Knoxville, TN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Regional Neonatal Associates is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with newborn experience to staff the Level 1 nursery at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. This is a full-time preferred position. The group employs over 25 Nurse Practitioners to cover the University of Tennessee Medical Center (UTMCK) 65 bed level III NICU, the UTMCK newborn nursery, and other community Level I Nurseries. The University of Tennessee Medical Center's Level I Nursery handles over 5200 deliveries per year and has an average daily newborn census of 30. It is adjacent to a Level III NICU with an available response team. The role involves 12-hour shifts with no nights or calls required, and a holiday rotation with other team members.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
• Licensure and Certification to be in good standing with the State Board
• NRP Certified or agreement to become certified

Nice To Haves

• Newborn care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Daily rounds on newborns including admissions and discharges as appropriate with close supervision by neonatology team
• Management of newborns requiring a higher level of care with the assistance of the NICU team
• Interpretation of labs, radiologic studies
• Understanding of how maternal health, disease processes, and treatments affect the newborn
• Instructing Medical Residents, Physician Assistant students and Medical Students with the normal newborn exam and common newborn issues in conjunction with neonatologists
• Option for precepting other nurse practitioner students

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Generous retirement account
• Malpractice coverage
• Medical staff dues/fees
• CME support
• Opportunity to be a part of the only designated Regional Perinatal Center of East Tennessee with a support network of dedicated physicians and nurse practitioners

What This Job Offers

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