University of Pittsburgh Physicians are hiring a Full-Time Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Neonatal Physician Assistant to help support Neonatology at UPMC Altoona. This position will cover shifts 7 days a week with varying shift length and rotating between days and nights.nnThis position is eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus! Please apply for details.nnWhat Can You Bring to UPMC?nnContribute to UPMC’s mission of Life Changing MedicinennSet the standards for the level and quality of care for the care delivery teamnnProvide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members.nnEstablish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.nnDemonstrate a commitment to the community and to your health care professionnnWhat Can UPMC Do for You?nnA career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful in the position you want to obtain now and, in the futurennHealth and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement programnnWork life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leavennCompetitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium paynnSign-on Bonus available if applicablennPurpose:nnThe Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for providing inpatient care services in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This includes evaluation and management of neonatal patients and performing procedures as needed. The NNP-Staff is expected to follow established standards and practices when performing these duties. The Neonatal APP is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Neonatal APP has responsibility and accountability for the provision of care through supervision by and collaboration with a physician. The Neonatal APP manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members. The role of the Neonatal APP encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision. The Neonatal APP establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Neonatal APP demonstrates a commitment to the community and to their healthcare profession. The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes.nnThe successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes.nnResponsibilities:nnPerform comprehensive physical assessment of the newborn/infant, order and interpret laboratory, radiographic and clinical data in planning and documenting the course of management and discusses the plan with Neonatology Faculty, Fellows and consultants.nnInitiate emergency evaluation and treatment.nnRegularly perform high level invasive procedures such as umbilical line placement.nnServe as a member of Nursing and Medical committees as indicated.nnMake appropriate referrals in consultation with the attending physician for medical consultations, supportive services and regulatory reporting of patient safety issues.nnProvide support as well as information regarding the infant's condition, progress, and plan for care to parents/family, referring and consulting physician.nnContribute to the body of medical and nursing knowledge through collaborative and independent research and publication.nnParticipate in determining conditions, resources, and policies basic to sound health care of the high-risk newborn.nnParticipate in Neonatal transports from referral hospital by ground and/or air.nnPerform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures necessary for the care of the patient. Such procedures are carried out in accordance with established protocols and after verifying patient name and birthdate.nnServe as a resource outside the hospital system in areas where his/her expertise can provide a community service.nnMaintain clinical competency and keep informed of current trends and developments in neonatal nursing and related medical progress through continuing education and review of the literature.nnElicit, record, and interpret a complete health history, including past medical, obstetrical, family and psychosocial aspects.nnRecord and dictate interim, discharge, and transfer summaries.nnParticipate in the planning and presentation of continuing education programs for in-house medical and nursing personnel, referral hospital personnel and future RN's and Neonatal APPs.nnCoordinate plan of care and procedure with the patient's primary nurse.nnNeonatal Nurse PractitionernnMSN or DNP is requirednnCompletion of an Accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner ProgramnnStaff Level - Two years level III or level IV NICU Registered Nurse experience is requirednnSenior Level - Three years level III or level IV NICU Neonatal Nurse Practitioner experience is requirednnCertified Registered Nurse PractitionernnNeonatal Nurse PractitionernnNeonatal Physician AssistantnnGraduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) is required.nnStaff - 1 year of Physician Assistant NICU experience or completion of a neonatology residency programnnSenior Level -3 years of Physician Assistant NICU experiencennBS required; MS preferrednnPhysician Assistant PA State LicensurennNCCPAnnAdditional for both Neonatal PA and NNP:nnNRP or STABLE required.nnNCCnnBasic Life Support OR Cardiopulmonary ResuscitationnnAct 33nnAct 34nnAct 73 FBI ClearancennNeonatal PA and NNP Special Skills and Abilities Required:nnAbility to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.nnAbility to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.nnCritical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.nnGood clinical judgment.nnCritical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of acceptable standards of practice.nnMobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.nnThis position is dependent upon successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the Business Unit practice.nnUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VeterannnUPMC has a Center for Engagement and Inclusion that is charged with executing leading-edge and next-generation diversity strategies to advance the organization’s diversity management capability and its national presence as a diversity leader. This includes having Employee Resource Groups, such as PRIDE Health or UPMC ENABLED (Empowering Abilities and Leveraging Differences) Network, which support the implementation of our diversity strategy.