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Advanced Practice - Neonatal job in ND
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Neonatology
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:
7/22/20
**APP - Neonatology opening: Fargo, ND**
~ Located on the ND/MN Border
*Our 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 region.*
**About the Job**
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Employed
- Can be flexible between 0.75-1.0 FTE
- 12-hour shifts from 7-7; as the team grows, these will be rotating between day and night shifts (7a-7p and 7p-7a)
- 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
-Current set-up is 10 open-bay licensed NICU beds; NICU will be relocating to larger, individual unit within hospital and include 14 private rooms (couch/bed available for parents/guardians) with an in-house Ronald McDonald respite area available for families (2019 anticipated completion)
-Will work independently; additional team members available for back-up/resources and 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
**Job Responsibilities**
- Vermont Oxford Data input and interpretation
- The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills, the NP/PA works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. NP/PAs provide 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 or Bachelors/Masters degree in Physician Assistant program from an accredited program/institution.
- 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 Physician Assistant in appropriate state.
- Current certification in CPR; Require NRP Certification.
- National certification, in applicable area.
**Additional Details**
Utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision making skills, works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. Provides health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. They may care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted in age-related category and area of expertise.
~ Located on the ND/MN Border
*Our 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 region.*
**About the Job**
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Employed
- Can be flexible between 0.75-1.0 FTE
- 12-hour shifts from 7-7; as the team grows, these will be rotating between day and night shifts (7a-7p and 7p-7a)
- 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
-Current set-up is 10 open-bay licensed NICU beds; NICU will be relocating to larger, individual unit within hospital and include 14 private rooms (couch/bed available for parents/guardians) with an in-house Ronald McDonald respite area available for families (2019 anticipated completion)
-Will work independently; additional team members available for back-up/resources and 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
**Job Responsibilities**
- Vermont Oxford Data input and interpretation
- The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills, the NP/PA works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. NP/PAs provide 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 or Bachelors/Masters degree in Physician Assistant program from an accredited program/institution.
- 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 Physician Assistant in appropriate state.
- Current certification in CPR; Require NRP Certification.
- National certification, in applicable area.
**Additional Details**
Utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision making skills, works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. Provides health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. They may care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted in age-related category and area of expertise.