Neonatology Nurse Practitioner

MUSC Health Columbia is seeking Highly Qualified Neonatal or Pediatric Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to work on a PRN basis. The qualified Advanced Practice Provider will attend high risk deliveries and develop a plan of care for each infant while collaborating with MUSC physicians in Charleston via Telehealth technology. To bring high-quality care, and access to life-saving technology to residents of our surrounding communities, we are looking for skilled, knowledgeable Neonatal or Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to help support this technology-driven well-baby nursery.

The Advanced Practice Provider position will be PRN; shifts will vary depending on the need.

About this position:

• 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, ART sticks, managing ventilators, administering pulmonary surfactant, umbilical lines, catheters, and other sick baby related procedures. Circumcision is a must, will provide training with Plastibell if needed.
• Strong leadership skills are required, and candidates must be willing to guide and develop nursing support to achieve optimal patient care.
• The Advanced Practice Provider position will be PRN, providing weekend rounding coverage and attend high risk deliveries as needed. APP must be able to commit to a minimum of 1 weekend per quarter.

Required Minimum Training and Education:

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure.
• Must have at least 5 years experience as an Advanced Practice Provider.

Degree of Supervision:

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be assigned a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Physician employed by MUSC.