Locum Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant - Neonatology Opening - Pennsylvania

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Job Description

Last updated: 4/12/25
Details & requirements for this opportunity:
  • Specialty: Neonatology
  • Requirement: Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant
  • Location: Pennsylvania
  • Job settings: Inpatient
  • Coverage Required: 4/6/2025 - Ongoing
  • Schedule: On-site clinical hours and call if needed
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 14 days
  • License: An active Pennsylvania state license or IMLC membership is required
  • EMR: Epic
  • Must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible
  • Other Details: The facility which is trauma level 1 is looking for a provider to cover on-site clinical hours and In-house call if needed. A Level III NICU is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NCC Certified) or Physician Assistant (PA) for in-house 24-hour shifts, with specific openings on 4/06 and 5/09. Candidates must attend a weekday orientation before their first shift. There is no call coverage, as all shifts are on-site. The facility is considering both temp-to-perm candidates and those available for as-needed coverage, with a preference for providers licensed in Pennsylvania. Extensive experience in a Level III NICU is required.
  • White-glove licensing and credentialing assistance
  • Rf: 19680

Job Responsibilities

- Provide advanced neonatal care in a Level III NICU, managing critically ill and premature infants.
- Perform neonatal resuscitation, intubation, central line placement, and other advanced procedures as needed.
- Collaborate with neonatologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitor and assess neonates, adjusting treatment plans based on clinical status.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with hospital policies.

Qualifications

- NCC Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with neonatal experience (General NPs not considered).
- Active and unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license (preferred).
- Extensive experience in a Level III NICU required.
- Strong clinical expertise in neonatal resuscitation, ventilation management, and critical care procedures.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Working Hours

- 24-hour in-house shifts.
- Specific shifts needed: April 6 and May 9.
- Mandatory weekday orientation before the first shift.
- No call coverage; all shifts are on-site.
- Opportunity for temp-to-perm placement or as-needed coverage.

Skills

- Proficiency in neonatal critical care, including resuscitation, ventilation management, and invasive procedures.
- Strong ability to work independently in a high-acuity setting.
- Effective collaboration with a multidisciplinary NICU team.
- Ability to make quick, evidence-based clinical decisions.
- Familiarity with neonatal EMR systems and documentation requirements.
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