Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with specific credentials in neonatal care
Graduated from an accredited Nursing or Physician Assistant program
Minimum of three years of professional nursing experience
Possess a valid State Registered Nurse License
Hold a current PA Physician Assistant License (PA-C) or be board eligible
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification or Instructor Certification
Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure required within 60 days of hire
Responsibilities
Function as a professional nurse or physician assistant in collaboration with a supervising physician
Perform medical diagnoses and prescribe medications or treatments
Provide therapeutic or corrective interventions for patients
Utilize experience in a clinical setting to guide patient care
Engage in continued education and successful recertification as per professional standards
Conduct patient assessments and develop treatment plans
Participate in emergency neonatal care when necessary
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits package
Opportunities for ongoing professional development
Flexible scheduling with rotating shifts
Collaborative work environment with medical professionals
Supportive work culture focusing on patient outcomes
Full Job Description
Location: AHN Beaver Heritage Valley, 1000 Dutch Ridge Road, Beaver PA 15009 Work Hours: FT72, Rotating shifts, discussed during the interview process
Functions in an expanded role as a professional nurse practitioner / physician assistant at AHN Heritage Valley Beaver, performs acts of medical diagnosis or prescription of medical therapeutic or corrective measures in collaboration with and under the direction of a physician licensed to practice medicine.
Requirements
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner - Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing and successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program. Three years professional nursing experience in a clinical setting. Possession of a State Registered Nurse License. Possession of Nurse Practitioner State License; National board certified neonatal nurse practitioner (NCC National Certification Corporation). NCC Certification not required for Nurse Practitioners licensed prior to 02/07/2005; Prescriptive Authority within 60 days of hire.
Physician Assistant - Physician Assistant - Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies OR Four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; Current PA Physician Assistant License; PA-C or board eligible; Ongoing successful recertification (NCCPA) as a PA-C Within 90 days of hire
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Instructor Certification; Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure within 60 days of hire; CPR - American Heart Association; Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.
Preferred
1 year in Level II neonatal intensive care unit as CRNP or PA.
