Advanced Practice - Neonatal Opening in Fargo, ND
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Allergy/Immunology
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Fargo, North Dakota, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/06/24
**NP Neonatology Job Opportunity in Fargo, ND**
Located on border of ND and MN
NICU experience required
**About the Opening:**
- The Neonatology team is seeking a practitioner to care for newborns at our Fargo, ND campus. The NICU culture is built on compassion and teamwork with flourishing and progressive thinking individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of our littlest patients and their families. This opportunity will allow us to enhance our programs development as our birthing population continues to increase throughout the market.
- Full-time status
- 12-hour shifts from 7-7; as the team grows, these will be rotating between day and night shifts (7a-7p and 7p-7a). Shift hours may change as the team grows.
- 1.0 FTE is equal to a minimum of 160 hours/month (or averaging thirteen 12hr-shifts per month); this will also adjust with growth of team/coverage model change
- Based at our 32nd Avenue Campus
- Average daily census: 8
- Level III NICU with in-house NICU transport team
- Individual NICU with 14 private rooms (couch/bed available for parents/guardians) with an in-house Ronald McDonald respite area available for families
- Will work independently; physician on-call availability for questions or emergent assessment.
- Ability to care for babies transitionally or acutely ill at 23-week gestation
- Prefer ability to perform the following procedures: intubation, chest tube placement, umbilical line placement, PICC placement, peripheral arterial line placement, LP's
- Responsibilities include Vermont Oxford Data input and interpretation
The Nurse Practitioner utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills, the NP works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. NP provides health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. They may care for patients as noted in age-related category and area of expertise. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.
**Education/Training:**
- Masters or Doctorate degree in Nurse Practitioner
- Preference for trained and certified as a Neonatal Practitioner.
- New candidates will be considered, but must have background in Neonatology and/or a clinical rotation in NICU.
**Licensure/Certifications Required:**
- Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state (if NP).
- Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or eligibility to obtain
- Current certification in CPR; Require NRP Certification.
- National certification, in applicable area.
**Location:**
- Fargo, ND one of the fastest growing economies in the Upper Midwest!
- Centrally located on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota
- 3.5 hours northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul
- Fargo-Moorhead population: 250,000
- Regional Service area consists of 25 Clinics & 7 Hospitals