Neonatal APP (PRN)

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Under supervision of an attending neonatologist and following established protocols, the Neonatal Advanced Practice Practitioner manages care for high-risk newborns and their families in emergency and non-emergency situations.

Collaborates with other health care professionals to identify and stabilize the high-risk infant and establish a care plan.

Assesses patient by obtaining comprehensive perinatal history.

Performs physical assessment of body systems and interprets findings.

Identifies and assists with high-risk deliveries.

With required physician supervision, may perform or order diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for newborns.

Thoroughly documents all aspects of patient care using established charting procedure.

Serves as a consultant on the care of chronically ill infants or those with complex medical problems.

Assists with family education. Assists in outreach education activities by teaching classes.

Assists in staff orientation and serves as a preceptor.

Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Completion of an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.

Currently licensed as an advanced practice provider in the state of Georgia by the Georgia Board of Nursing and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent body or Certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Physician Assistants may require at least one year of direct experience in neonatology.

BLS and NRP certifications are required.

NOTE : Positiontasksarerequired tobeperformed in-personat anEmoryUniversitylocation; workingremoteis not an option.Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice toemployee.

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Job Number 153423

Job Type PRN / Registry

Division School Of Medicine

Department SOM : Peds : Neonatology

Job Category Nursing and Clinical Services

Campus Location (For Posting) : Location US-GA-Atlanta

Location : Name Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor

Remote Work Classification No Remote

Health and Safety Information Position involves clinical patient contact, Working with human blood, body fluids, tissues, or other potentially infectious materials