Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at University Physicians' Association

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Newborn Care, Neonatology, Patient Management, Lab Interpretation, Radiologic Studies, Maternal Health, Medical Education, Team Collaboration, Nurse Practitioner, CME Support, Clinical Supervision, Precepting, Communication, Critical Thinking, Patient Assessment, Healthcare

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Regional Neonatal Associates is looking for a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with newborn experience to staff the Level 1 nursery at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Full-time preferred. We are a privately owned group of 8 Neonatologists who employ over 25 Nurse Practitioners through our partners at University Physicians Associates (UPA) to cover the University of Tennessee Medical Center (UTMCK) 65 bed level III NICU, the UTMCK newborn nursery and other community Level I Nurseries. University of Tennessee Medical Center: Level I Nursery 5200+ deliveries per year and growing Average daily newborn census is 30 Level III NICU adjacent to Newborn care area with available response team 10-hour shifts with some half-day shifts available. No nights or calls are required. Holiday and weekend schedule rotation with other team members caring for newborns. Responsibilities Daily rounds on newborns including admissions and discharges as appropriate with close supervision by neonatology team Management of newborns requiring a higher level of care with the assistance of the NICU team Interpretation of labs, radiologic studies Understanding of how maternal health, disease processes, and treatments affect the newborn Instructing Medical Residents, Physician Assistant students and Medical Students with the normal newborn exam and common newborn issues in conjunction with neonatologists Option for precepting other nurse practitioner students Benefits: Benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, a generous retirement account, malpractice coverage, medical staff dues/fees, and CME support are available to full and part-time employees Potential for self-scheduling Opportunity to be a part of the only designated Regional Perinatal Center of East Tennessee with a support network of dedicated physicians and nurse practitioners Requirements Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program Licensure and Certification to be in good standing with the State Board NRP Certified or agreement to become certified Newborn care experience preferred

Responsibilities

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner will conduct daily rounds on newborns, manage those requiring higher levels of care, and instruct medical residents and students. They will work closely with the neonatology team for supervision and support.