Neonatology APP/ Instr. I

About the role

The APRN will act in accordance with Florida Statutes for the Nurse Practitioners Act. The care and management of critically ill infants requiring hospitalization in a level IV neonatal intensive care unit. This NICU Nurse Practitioner will cover night and/or day shifts as assigned including weekend coverage. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is based at Tampa General Hospital (TGH) in Tampa, FL. TGH is a 1,018-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. It is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in west central Florida, serving a dozen counties with a population of over 4 million. In addition to being a level one trauma center, it has a level 3 NICU. The 82-bed Jennifer Leigh Muma NICU is a designated Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center designated by the State of Florida to deliver the highest level of medical care to premature and sick infants, and to women with high-risk pregnancies. USF/TGH Neonatology also participates in the Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative, a statewide initiative to improve maternal and infant health outcomes in Florida. Neonatal services include a Neonatal Transport Team, Fetal Care Center, and Whole-Body Cooling. Pediatric subspecialties available for collaborative treatment of neonatal patients including Neurology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, ENT, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Hematology/Oncology, Nephrology, Metabolic Genetics.

Responsibilities

• Ongoing evaluation and management of neonates and infants requiring care in the neonatal intensive care unit, participation in multidisciplinary rounds, and coordination of care with ancillary staff and family.
• Attendance at high-risk deliveries and immediate stabilization of critically ill neonates under the supervision of the attending Neonatologist.
• Documentation of all orders, procedures, and progress notes on the patient's medical record.
• Performs procedures necessary for the care of neonates and infants in the intensive care unit including endotracheal intubation, umbilical line placement, PICC line placement, lumbar punctures, and peripheral arterial lines.
• Teaching: Supervision of pediatric residents and participation in the teaching of APP students, pediatric residents and medical students.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing: ARNP training; Florida License.
• BLS/AED certification is required and must be maintained.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Experience Requirements: 2-5 years; at least 2 years of experience evaluating pediatric patients (2 years’ experience assessing neonates preferred).
• Minimum 1-year nursing experience in a physician’s office or clinic experience in an ambulatory health care facility preferred.
• BLS/AED certification is required and must be maintained.
• ACLS or PALS.
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties.
• Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Instructor.