Neonatal Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Physician Assistant - NICU

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Neonatal Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Physician Assistant - NICU

• NNP and PA applicants with 2 years neonatal APP experience or more are eligible for a $10,000 Commitment bonus. Relocation Assistance is also available

Job Location : Duke University Hospital / NICU

Job Summary

The Neonatal APP provides direct patient care services and performs medical procedures under the supervision of a supervisory physician to infants (birth through 2 years of age) in specialized neonatal units to include Intensive Care Nurseries, Intermediate Care Nurseries, and the Special Care Nurseries in the Duke University Health System. The Neonatal APP performs physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, and provides direct patient care services. The NNP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and provides leadership in the organization.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Job Eligibility Requirements

Education

NP : Graduate of an accredited MSN or DNP Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program

PA : Graduate of an accredited Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree Physician Assistant Program plus a Neonatal APP Fellowship

Certification

NP : Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)

PA : PA-C

Both : BLS, NRP mandatory before hire

License

NP : Current and unrestricted RN license issued by or recognized by the NCBON with approval to practice as NP

PA : Current and unrestricted medical license issued by the NCMB with approval to practice as PA

Both : Fed & State DEA license

Experience

NP : 3 years RN experience as a neonatal nurse, 1-year NNP experience preferred

PA : 1 year PA experience through neonatal fellowship or as a neonatal provider

Job Hours

Primary hours will be rotational, covering 24 hours / 7 days per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The Neonatal APP must also be flexible to provide on-call coverage, as needed.

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