NICU-NNP APRN/PA Instructor I

This position is based at Tampa General Hospital (TGH), a 1,018-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, FL. TGH is a private not-for-profit, level one trauma center and level 3 NICU serving a dozen counties with a population of over 4 million. The 82-bed Jennifer Leigh Muma NICU is a designated Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center, providing the highest level of medical care to premature and sick infants and women with high-risk pregnancies.

About the role

The APRN/PA will provide care and management of critically ill infants in a level IV neonatal intensive care unit, covering night and/or day shifts including weekends. Neonatal services include a Neonatal Transport Team, Fetal Care Center, and Whole-Body Cooling. Pediatric subspecialties available for collaborative treatment include Neurology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, ENT, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Hematology/Oncology, Nephrology, and Metabolic Genetics.

Responsibilities

• Ongoing evaluation and management of neonates and infants in the NICU, 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.
• Supervision of pediatric residents and participation in the teaching of APP students, pediatric residents, and medical students.
• Participates in QA projects, educational sessions for clinical staff, and attends scheduled organizational sessions.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Chair.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Nursing: ARNP training; Florida License.
• BLS/AED certification is required and must be maintained.
• ACLS or PALS certification.
• 2-5 years of experience; at least 2 years 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.
• Graduation from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse academic degree program and certification as outlined in Florida Statutes 464 and Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 64, or graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant academic degree program and certification as outlined in Florida Statutes 458 and 459 and Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 64.
• Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Instructor.
• Board certification/eligibility in relevant specialty.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in family medicine or pediatrics.

About Us

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. USF is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee, and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine is ranked the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S.

USF offers a first-class benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities.