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MUSC Neonatal Nurse Practitioners Full-time and PRN
Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Neonatology
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital
Location Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/04/23

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking Highly Qualified Neonatal Nurse Practitioners to work in established Nursery practices at several regional area hospitals, in collaboration with MUSC in Charleston, SC. The qualified Nurse Practitioner will administer emergency services and develop a plan of care for each infant while collaborating with MUSC physicians in Charleston via Telehealth technology.

Full-time and PRN opportunities available:

Full-time needed in Orangeburg, SC

PRN opportunity locations include Orangeburg, Hilton Head Regional, East Cooper Medical Center, and Coastal Carolina Medical.

About this position: In an effort to bring high-quality care, and access to life-saving technology to residents of our surrounding communities, MUSC Health has partnered with several locations to support level 1 and 2 nurseries with direct ties to physicians located in Charleston, SC. We are looking for skilled, knowledgeable Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to help support this technology-driven practice consisting of both level 1, 2 and well-baby nurseries.

  • Candidates must be confident, and have the experience and knowledge to make decisions about patient care while relaying key information to collaborating physicians located off-site.
  • Must be comfortable with resuscitation, peripheral IVs, heart sticks, managing ventilators, administering pulmonary surfactant, umbilical lines, catheters, and other well baby related procedures.
  • Strong leadership skills are required, and candidates must be willing to guide and develop nursing support to achieve optimal patient care.
  • The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner position will be block scheduled, 7-8 days on-site, with an 8am-5pm shift, in-house services, and overnight call (from home) or 30-minute response time.

Required Minimum Training and Education: Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP). Must have at least 5 years’ experience as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.

Degree of Supervision: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) will be assigned a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Physician employed by MUSC.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Currently licensed (or eligible) in the state of South Carolina as an NNP with the SC Board of Nursing. Requires certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). If BLS is not current, provider must enroll and have received certificate by start date. Requires certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). If NRP is not current, provider must enroll and have received certificate by start date. DHEC and DEA license applications must be submitted prior to first day.

At MUSC Health, we empower you to ‘Change What’s Possible’ by transforming expertise, learning, and discovery into focused, patient-centered care. Our physician-led organization embraces and demonstrates our values of compassion, teamwork, diversity, accountability, and innovation. As South Carolina’s only comprehensive academic health system we are committed to preserving and optimizing human life throughout the state.