Neonatology Nurse Practitioner

    Posted 6 hours ago
    Philadelphia, PA · Onsite

    Full Time

    Onsite

    About the job

    Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

    Pediatric NP needed to help cover the Newborn Nursery after January 26, 2025. This position offers an ASAP start based on credentialing, expected to be completed by April.

    Job Description

    • Provide physical assessments of newborns, review labs, interact with parents regarding newborns' conditions, and educate parents.
    • Work with the pediatrician in the term nursery to manage the care of newborns and coordinate their discharge.
    • Cover 7 days per week in rotation with another Advanced Practice Provider (APP).

    Requirements

    • PA/NP Compact Licensure required.
    • Must be a graduate of a Pediatric NP Master's program and have passed the certification exam.
    • Certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner is required.

    Additional Information

    • Shift Times: 7 AM - 3:30 PM or 7:30 AM - 4 PM.
    • Number of beds: 26 beds.
    • Average daily census of 15-18 newborns.
    • Additional staff includes physicians, residents, and APPs.
    • Trauma Level: 1.
    • EMR: Cerner.
    • Credentialing/Application Timeframe: Approximately 60-90 days.
    • Five references are needed for a complete file; they do not all need to be from the same specialty.

    Committee/Review Meeting

    • Meetings occur on the third Tuesday of the month.