Job Overview-

Provides medical care and treatment to Neonates in the critical care setting under the direction of a Neonatologist. Responsible for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of newborn/neonatal care delivered to patients who present to the NICU and Labor and Delivery Unit. Performs physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and interprets laboratory studies. Prescribes appropriate interventions and medications. Utilizes Neonatal Nurse practitioner protocols and nursing care practice for Neonates and Newborn patients. Discusses cases with Obstetrician and Neonatologist. Provides education to patients.

Qualifications:

Required (APN/NP):

• Minimum 1 year NICU experience as RN.
• Master’s degree in Nursing required.
• Registered Professional Nurse with current NJ state license; CDS and DEA.
• CPR certification.
• NP Certification.
• Three to five years of work experience as a professional nurse.
• Need NRP and BLS certifications.

Required (Physician Assistant):

• Prior experience in NICU.
• Physician Assistant Certification,
• Registration & Licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners/ Physician Assistant Advisory
• NRP and Basic Life Support (BLS);
• Advanced Life Support (ACLS)

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full time
• 37.5