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Overview

**Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Opportunities available** in the **Melbourne, Florida** area. AdventHealth for Children and AdventHealth Medical Group are looking for dynamic, innovative and energetic neonatal nurse practitioners or PA-C at the Level 2 NICU at Holmes Regional Medical Center (HRMC) in Melbourne, Florida. The NNP/PA-C in collaboration with the neonatologist will cover the 10 bed Level 2 NICU at HRMC along with the newborn service.

General Summary:

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

+ The APPis 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 (8am-8am)

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 (preferred but not required)

Required Licensure and Certification:

+ Must hold a valid Florida APRN or PA License with Neonatal certification

+ Certification through ANCC, or other nationally recognized certifying body

+ BLS, ACLS and PALS certification

**Category:** Physician Services

**Req ID:** JID_3753094_11718

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.