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AdventHealth Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Neonatal Physician Assistant - AdventHealth Ocala in Ocala, Florida
Overview
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Neonatal Physician Assistant Opportunity available in the Ocala, Florida area. AdventHealth Medical Group (https://www.adventhealth.com/careers/adventhealth-medical-group) is seeking dynamic and energetic provider to work in our Level II NICU. The provider in collaboration with the neonatology will cover the 12 bed level 2 NICU at Ocala along with the newborn service.
General Summary:
The APP is responsible for providing care for NICU and Newborn patients within the scope of licensure and within the supervising physician's scope of practice
Evaluate patients, perform procedures, develop treatment plans, order and interpret labs, x-rays and other diagnostic studies per specialty guidelines and under the guidance of the Neonatologist
Communicate with parents, other specialists and among NICU team
Monitoring specialized equipment, including incubators and ventilators
Providing education and support to patients’ families regarding neonatal, intensive and, postpartum care
Dispensing medications under collaborative agreement with a physician
Performing diagnostic tests and other procedures, such as intubation and blood draws
Ensuring proper feeding and basic care
Schedule Details:
- 24-hour shifts (8am-8am)
Required Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies with Neonatal Certification (required)
1-2 years of experience in the NICU as an RN (highly preferred)
1-2 years of experience in the NICU as a Neonatal APRN or Neonatal PA-C (preferred but not required)
Required Licensure and Certification:
Must hold a valid Florida APRN or PA License with Neonatal certification
Certification through ANCC, or other nationally recognized certifying body
BLS, ACLS and PALS certification
Hospital Description
AdventHealth Ocala (https://www.adventhealth.com/hospital/adventhealth-ocala) is located approximately an hour and a half from Orlando and is a 421-bed facility that offers inpatient, outpatient, medical, surgical and emergency care. It serves Marion County and the Ocala metropolitan areas which is home to many gorgeous parts. You will be pleased to find thousands of acres of national forest, many miles of recreational trails and waterways, and beautiful horse farms and countryside. Ocala/Marion County is nationally recognized for its top assets, such as affordable housing and lifestyle. Designations include: Fifth Best Place to live in America, 11th most livable city (Ocala), Top 50 Best Small Metropolitan Areas and America’s Top 100 Places to Live.
Category: Physician Services
Req ID: 20809968
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
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