Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Company: UPMC Central PA
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: January 23, 2023
Job Description:
UPMC Central PA is seeking a full-time Neonatal Nurse
Practitioners to provide clinical services at our Harrisburg 42-bed
level III NICU. The NP in this position will be working closely
with the Neonatologist at the hospital, caring for high risk
newborns. About the Position:
- Supports our Central PA Division of Newborn Medicine team in
growing and building the UPMC Central PA Division of
Neonatology
- Provide clinical services to our Harrisburg 42-bed, level 3
NICU unit
- Support services throughout the UPMC Pinnacle 7-hospital
system
- Perform 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.
- Initiate emergency evaluation and treatment.
- Regularly perform high level invasive procedures such as
umbilical line placement.
- Serve as a member of Nursing and Medical committees as
indicated.
- Make appropriate referrals in consultation with the attending
physician for medical consultations, supportive services and
regulatory reporting of patient safety issues.
- Provide support as well as information regarding the infant's
condition, progress, and plan for care to parents/family, referring
and consulting physician.
- Contribute to the body of medical and nursing knowledge through
collaborative and independent research and publication.
- Participate in determining conditions, resources, and policies
basic to sound health care of the high-risk newborn.
- Participate in Neonatal transports from referral hospital by
ground and/or air.
- Perform 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.
- Serve as a resource outside the hospital system in areas where
his/her expertise can provide a community service.
- Maintain 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.
- Elicit, record, and interpret a complete health history,
including past medical, obstetrical, family and psychosocial
aspects.
- Record and dictate interim, discharge, and transfer
summaries.
- Participate 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
CRNP's.
- Coordinate plan of care and procedure with the patient's
primary nurse Professional Skills:
- Board certified/Board eligible as a Nurse Practitioner
- Eligible for Licensure in the State of Pennsylvania
- Team orientated with the ability to provide personalized
patient care and demonstrate clinical outcomes
- Commitment to providing high-quality and compassionate care to
patients Benefits:
- Health, life, and disability insurance
- Medical malpractice insurance
- Defined contribution plan; 403(b) plan with employer match
- Professional dues and CME allowance
- Relocation assistance
- Potential sign on bonus About UPMC Central PA UPMC Pinnacle is
a nationally recognized leader in providing high quality,
patient-centered health care services in south central Pennsylvania
and surrounding rural communities. The not-for-profit system cares
for more than 1.2 million area residents yearly, providing
life-saving emergency care, essential primary care and leading-edge
diagnostic services. The UPMC Pinnacle health system includes seven
acute care hospitals with 1,161 licensed beds, more than 160
outpatient clinics and ancillary facilities. Care provided by more
than 2,900 physicians and allied health professionals, and
approximately 11,000 employees. It is a health care hub serving
Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, York, Lancaster, Lebanon, Juniata,
Franklin, Adams, and parts of Snyder counties. About South Central
Pennsylvania Features both rural and suburban living and boasts an
abundance of sports, arts, cultural events and entertainment. Close
to historically significant areas such as Gettysburg and
world-famous Hershey Park and Hershey s Chocolate World. Offers
top-rated public schools, blue-ribbon private schools, and some of
Pennsylvania s top colleges and universities. Area school districts
consistently ranked in the top 20% of Pennsylvania. With affordable
homes a composite cost of living index of 99.7, compared to 126.5
in Philadelphia It is a great place to grow a career and family.
Listed among America s Most Livable Cities, and ranked in U.S. News
& World Report s Best Cities to Live , we are a 2 to 3 hour drive
away from New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and
Washington, D.C.
Keywords: UPMC Central PA, Harrisburg , Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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