Neonatology Nurse Practitioner

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-NP-57322-1
• Profession: Nurse Practitioner
• Specialty: NP - Neonatology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Hershey, PA 17033
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Dec 31, 2027
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri: Day 7a-5p, Night 4p-8a; Sat – Sun: Day 7a-7p, Night 7p-7a; 24-hour shifts available
• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Long-Term Permanent Search
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency (malpractice insurance provided by vendor)

SPECIFIC SHIFTS TO FILL

• January: 4 (7a-5p), 5 (7a-5p), 9 (7p-7a), 10 (7a-7p x2, 7p-7a), 14 (24h), 16 (7p-7a), 19 (7a-5p x3, 4p-8a), 20 (7a-5p x2, 4p-8a x2), 24 (7a-7p x2), 25 (7a-5p x2), 26 (7a-5p), 27 (7a-5p), 28 (7a-5p x2), 29 (7a-5p), 31 (7a-7p, 7p-7a)
• February: 1 (4p-8a x2), 7 (7p-7a), 11 (7a-5p x2), 14 (7a-7p), 15 (7a-5p x2), 16 (7a-5p), 18 (7a-5p), 19 (7a-5p), 22 (7a-5p x2), 26 (7a-5p)
• March: 1 (7a-5p x3, 4p-8a), 2 (7a-5p x3, 4p-8a x3), 3 (4p-8a), 4 (7a-5p x2, 4p-8a), 5 (7a-5p), 10 (7a-5p), 11 (7a-5p x3), 12 (7a-5p x4), 14 (24h), 16 (4p-8a), 17 (4p-8a), 18 (7a-5p x2), 19 (7a-5p), 20 (24h), 21 (7p-7a x2), 22 (7a-5p), 24 (24h), 26 (7a-5p x3, 4p-8a), 28 (24h), 29 (7a-5p x2, 4p-8a), 30 (24h), 31 (4p-8a)
• April: 2 (7a-5p, 4p-8a x2), 3 (7a-7p, 7p-7a x2)

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Neonates (newborns)
• Average Daily Volume: 10 patients per day
• Rounding: Assigned Patients
• Case Mix: High-acuity neonatal care, including transport, PICC/UVC/UAC lines, chest tubes, lumbar punctures, intubations

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 56 beds
• EMR System: Cerner
• Support Staff: RNs: 20-22, PA/NPs: 2-3, Office Staff: 1

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
• Temporary Privileges Available: No

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified (required)
• Licenses: Pennsylvania license required (IMLC accepted; can start application process)
• Certifications: BLS, PALS, NRP
• Experience: Prior NICU experience required; transport experience preferred
• Other Qualifications: Must complete online EMR training and transport orientation; comfortable with ground and air transport

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee daily care of neonates in Level IV NICU in collaboration with neonatologists
• Perform PICC/UVC/UAC line placement, chest tubes, lumbar punctures, and intubations
• Participate in ground and air transport of critically ill neonates
• Complete EMR documentation and participate in orientation/training
• Work a mix of day, evening, night, and weekend shifts as scheduled