Overview

General Summary:

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or PA-C, under the supervision of Physicians 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, develop treatment plans, order and interpret labs, x-rays and other diagnostic studies per specialty guidelines and under the guidance of the Neonatologist 
  • Perform procedures such as intubation, lumbar puncture, umbilical lines, PICC lines and chest tube placement, and circumcisions. 
  • Communicate effectively with parents, other specialists and among NICU team members. 
  • Providing education and support to patients’ families 
  • Dispensing medications under collaborative agreement with a supervising physician

Opportunities available at:

Well- baby and level 2 NICU 

  • 24-hour shifts Holmes Regional Medical Center

Level 2 NICU 

  • 16-hour night shifts AdventHealth Altamonte

Level 4 NICU 

  • AdventHealth Orlando (full-time and part-time available)

PRN opportunities available across Central Florida

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-C License with Neonatal certification 
  • Certification through ANCC, or other nationally recognized certifying body 
  • NRP certification