Neonatology Nurse Practitioner

General Summary: The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or PA-C, under the supervision of Physicians is responsible for: Providing care for NICU and newborn patients within the scope of licensure and within the supervising physician's scope of practice. Evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, order and interpret labs, x-rays and other diagnostic studies per specialty guidelines and under the guidance of the Neonatologist Perform procedures such as intubation, lumbar puncture, umbilical lines, PICC lines and chest tube placement, and circumcisions. Communicate effectively with parents, other specialists and among NICU team members. Providing education and support to patients families Dispensing medications under collaborative agreement with a supervising physician Opportunities available at: Level 4 NICU AdventHealth Orlando Well-baby and level 2 NICU 24-hour shifts (restricted/unrestricted) AdventHealth Altamonte Well- baby and level 2 NICU 24-hour shifts Holmes Regional Medical Center Well-baby and level 2 NICU AdventHealth Ocala Full-time opportunities also available at AdventHealth Tampa and AdventHealth Riverview NICU's Required Education and Experience: Master s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies with Neonatal Certification (required) - Neonatal PA fellowship completion required 1-2 years of experience in the NICU as an RN (highly preferred) 1-2 years of experience in the NICU as a Neonatal APRN or Neonatal PA-C (preferred but not required) Required Licensure and Certification: Must hold a valid Florida APRN or PA-C License with Neonatal certification Certification through ANCC, or other nationally recognized certifying body NRP certification