Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neonatology

13 days ago
United StatesFull TimePrimary Care
Practice Authority in
Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Medical University of South Carolina as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neonatology in United States. Job Description Summary The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant covering neonatal and newborn services reports to the Neonatal APP Lead. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant manages a case load of neonatal patients in consultation and collaboration with Neonatologists.

Key Responsibilities

  • Central venous and arterial line placement
  • Insertion and removal of chest tubes
  • Thoracentesis
  • Suprapubic bladder tap

Requirements

  • Central venous and arterial line placement
  • Insertion and removal of chest tubes
  • Thoracentesis
  • Suprapubic bladder tap

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Medical University of South Carolina as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neonatology.

Key Skills

Neonatal resuscitationIntubationCentral venous line placementArterial line placementChest tube insertionLumbar puncturePhysical assessmentVentilator managementPatient diagnosisEvidence-based practiceClinical documentationNeonatal intensive carePharmacologyPathophysiologyTeam leadershipCritical care
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Position Insights

Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Primary Care position at MUSC is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Neonatal resuscitation, Intubation, Central venous line placement, Arterial line placement, Chest tube insertion, Lumbar puncture, Physical assessment, Ventilator management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant manages a caseload of neonatal patients in collaboration with neonatologists, performing direct care and invasive procedures. They are responsible for documenting patient progress, ordering diagnostic tests, and participating in quality improvement and c...

Benefits package: Health insurance, Professional development, Continuing education. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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