Locum Neonatal APP Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant

Shifts

Two options available: 07:00-19:00 or 19:00-07:00.

Shift Requirement

A minimum of 3-5 shifts per month per candidate is expected.

Unit Details

Capacity

25-30 bed unit, including 5 designated for newborn/intermediate care.

Patient Focus

Primarily on premature births and standard care; the unit utilizes oscillators but does not provide ECMO services.

Transfers

Complex cases are predominantly transferred to OHSU.

Census Stats

• Average daily census stands at 18.5 patients.
• Acuity Levels: 65% at Level II, 35% at Level III, and fewer than 10% at Level IV acuity.
• Annually, the NICU admits around 500 patients, with 135 being external transfers.

Transport Services

• The unit offers transport services where respiratory therapists (RT) and NICU nurses accompany patients.
• For night transports, an on-call physician can be summoned to cover the hospital.
• Future plans entail having a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) and RT on the transport team, replacing the current

Neonatal Nurse position.

MD Coverage

• Resident MDs are present from 07:00 to 16:00, followed by an offsite night call system.
• NNPs provide 24/7 in-house coverage, with shifts from 07:00-19:00 and 19:00-07:00.
• There is no residency program in place at this facility.
• MDs conduct histories and physicals as well as intake processes; however, NNPs are expected to operate with a significant degree of autonomy thereafter.
• NNPs must be proficient in PIC line placements.

RT Coverage

• RTs are available 24/7, with cross-training protocols established for night coverage in pediatrics, women’s health, and children’s services; only those cross-trained are present overnight.

Systems

• EMR is managed through EPIC.

Travel Arrangement

• Full travel accommodations are covered, including airfare, hotel, and rental vehicles.