Per Diem 1099 Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider

Per Diem 1099 Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider (NNP/PA) Position Title: Per Diem Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider (NNP or PA) – Independent Contractor (1099) Location: Bend, Oregon Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide per diem coverage in a Level III NICU as an independent contractor (1099). The provider will deliver comprehensive neonatal care, including delivery attendance, newborn resuscitation, NICU management, stabilization, and transport support for critically ill neonates. Schedule Per diem coverage based on department needs Day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts available 12-hour and 24-hour shifts No formal call requirements Primary Responsibilities Attend high-risk deliveries and provide neonatal resuscitation Perform comprehensive assessments, admissions, and daily management of NICU patients Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with neonatologists and the multidisciplinary team Prescribe medications, respiratory therapies, and other treatments within scope of practice Perform procedures including: Endotracheal intubation Umbilical venous and arterial catheter placement PICC placement and management Arterial line placement Lumbar puncture Chest tube insertion and thoracentesis Urinary catheterization and other neonatal procedures Participate in neonatal transports as needed Communicate effectively with families and provide family-centered care Complete timely and accurate medical documentation and billing Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program Current, unrestricted Oregon NP or PA license (or ability to obtain) NCC, AANP, AANC, AMCB, or NCCPA certification as applicable Current DEA registration Current BLS certification (ACLS if required by privileges) Minimum of two years of experience practicing in a Level III or higher NICU Strong neonatal resuscitation, critical care, and procedural skills Experience with electronic medical records Preferred Qualifications Neonatal transport experience Experience with quality improvement, education, and clinical leadership activities NRP instructor or advanced neonatal education experience Compensation Competitive per diem 1099 contractor rate Flexible scheduling based on availability and unit needs This opportunity is ideal for an experienced neonatal provider seeking flexible, independent-contractor work in a collaborative, high-acuity NICU environment. Schedule Weekly Hours: 40 Caregiver Type: Third Party Shift: Variable (United States of America) Is Exempt Position? Yes Job Family: NURSE PRACTITIONER or PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Scheduled Days of the Week: Shift Start & End Time: St. Charles Health System is a private, nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing high-quality care and the latest in health care technology to the communities it serves. Headquartered in Bend, Ore., St. Charles is an integrated delivery system, with a strong focus on population health, that provides a full range of evidence-based health care services within a 32,000-square-mile area in Central and Eastern Oregon. The health system owns and operates a trauma level II, tertiary referral center in Bend, a trauma level III, type B rural hospital in Redmond, and trauma level IV critical access hospitals in both Prineville and Madras. As the largest employer in Central Oregon, St. Charles Health System and St. Charles Medical Group care for our communities in more than two dozen outpatient clinics and in more than 20 specialty areas of medicine. For additional information, such as Career FAQ's, benefits, and why your dream job awaits, please visit our Careers site. With a variety of nursing positions available, you can choose a career path that fits both your interests AND your lifestyle. Please click on the link for additional help on navigating the candidate site and features of the candidate home page. Candidate Home User Guide