Academic Advice, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Arterial Lines, Clinical Competency, Communication Skills, Family Medicine, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Medical Conditions, Medical Diagnosis, Medications, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Neonatology, Nursing, Paint Shop Pro Tubes, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Pediatrics, Problem Solving Skills, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Travel Planning, Treatment Plan
Assignment Length: Ongoing coverage need
Start Date: June 26
Openings: 1
Reason for Coverage: Long-term permanent search
Practice Setting:
- Inpatient coverage
- Level III NICU
- No call coverage
- Procedures required including intubation, chest tubes, umbilical lines, PICC lines, and arterial sticks
Schedule:
- 12- or 24-hour shifts
- All shifts are in-house
Patient Population: Neonates
EMR: EPIC
Credentialing: 14 days
Requirements:
- Active Pennsylvania licensure
- Board certification
- NRP certification
- Minimum 1-year Neonatal experience or equivalent
Job Responsibilities (Generalized):
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests
- Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
- Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.
- Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and APP specialty
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
- Document patient care accurately and thoroughly
Skills:
- Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
- Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
- Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team
Requirements
Education:
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics)
Licenses & Certifications:
- Active and unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in Pennsylvania
- National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP])
Experience:
- While specific requirements may vary, most locum APP positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty
Benefits
Travel:
If you reside greater than 50 miles from the facility you are eligible for travel benefits. You will have your travel and lodging arranged by our travel department and paid for in full.
Please note that this position is offered as an independent contractor (1099) role and does not include the typical benefits associated with a W-2 employment, such as health insurance, retirement contributions, or paid time off.