Perform comprehensive physical assessment of newborns
Order and interpret laboratory and radiographic data
Provide coverage for high risk deliveries
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Highmark Health is seeking a part-time Nurse Practitioner specializing in neonatal care to perform medical diagnoses, therapeutic measures, and comprehensive assessments at West Penn and Jefferson Regional Hospitals. The ideal candidate should be a graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program with at least 1-3 years of experience in a Level III neonatal intensive care unit and possess relevant certifications.
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Job Summary
The role functions as a professional nurse practitioner performing medical diagnosis and prescription under physician direction at West Penn and Jefferson Regional Hospitals.
Incumbents must obtain complete health histories, perform comprehensive physical assessments of neonates, and coordinate care plans including discharge summaries.
Candidates are required to have national board certification as a neonatal nurse practitioner and prescriptive authority within 60 days of hire.
Matching Summary
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Highmark Health is seeking a part-time Nurse Practitioner specializing in neonatal care to perform medical diagnoses, therapeutic measures, and comprehensive assessments at West Penn and Jefferson Regional Hospitals. The ideal candidate should be a graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program with at least 1-3 years of experience in a Level III neonatal intensive care unit and possess relevant certifications.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Perform comprehensive physical assessment of newborns
Order and interpret laboratory and radiographic data
Provide coverage for high risk deliveries
Coordinate discharge and transfer summaries
Educate patients and interdisciplinary teams
Nice-to-have
Demonstrate effective leadership skills
Participate in QA projects and committees
Experience in emergency or critical care setting
Key Requirements
Master's or Post Master's nurse practitioner degree from accredited program
1-3 years experience in Level III NICU as CRNP
National board-certified neonatal nurse practitioner credential
RN Practicing state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification