Description

Overview

General Summary:

The APP, under the supervision of Physicians is responsible for:

• The APP is responsible for providing care for NICU and newborn patients within the scope of licensure and within the supervising physician's scope of practice.
• Evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, order and interpret labs, x-rays and other diagnostic studies per specialty guidelines and under the guidance of the Neonatologist
• Perform procedures such as intubation, lumbar puncture, umbilical lines, PICC lines and chest tube placement, and circumcisions.
• Communicate effectively with parents, other specialists and among NICU team members.
• Providing education and support to patients' families
• Dispensing medications under collaborative agreement with a supervising physician

Schedule Details:

• 24 hour shifts, restricted/unrestricted
• Call required 14 days per month
• Campus: AdventHealth Riverview

Required Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies with Neonatal Certification (required)
• 1-2 years of experience in the NICU as an RN (highly preferred)
• 1-2 years of experience in the NICU as a Neonatal APRN or Neonatal PA-C

Required Licensure and Certification:

• Must hold a valid Florida APRN License with Neonatal certification
• Certification through ANCC, or other nationally recognized certifying body
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certification

Hospital Description

AdventHealth is expanding our medical expertise, innovation, and state-of-the-art technology to southern Hillsborough County through a brand-new hospital, which is slated to open in 2024. This $250 million project in Riverview also includes a 100,000 square foot, four-story Medical Office Building that will provide community members convenient access to the expert care they need, when they need it.

Quick Facts:

• 82 beds at opening (202 at future expansion)
• Dedicated Emergency Care Services
• Comprehensive Specialty care Services
• 282,610 Sq. Ft. of Hospital Space
• 96,649 Sq. Ft of Medical Offices
• $324 Million estimated economic impact

Community Description

The population of Tampa is approximately 392,800 making it the 3rd largest city in Florida and the 53rd largest city in the United States. Tampa is part of the metropolitan area most commonly referred to as the "Tampa Bay Area" which has an approximate population of 3.1 million. It is located on the west coast of Florida with an average annual temperature of 73.1 degrees. Tampa's economy is founded on a diverse base that includes tourism, agriculture, construction, finance, health care, government, technology, and the port of Tampa which is the largest port in the state of Florida. Tampa is also home to the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers. You will also find other professional sports teams for baseball, hockey and major league soccer. When not at work or enjoying a night out locally you take a break on some of Florida's most popular shorelines, including Clearwater Beach, Honeymoon Island State Park and Treasure Island are located less than an hour from downtown Tampa. Start your life-changing journey today!

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