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Duke University Health System

Department of Center for Advance Practice

Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider (APP) NNP or PA-C

Position Summary

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner/ Critical Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (NNP)/ Physician Assistant (PA) provides direct patient care services and performs medical acts as a Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant under the supervision of the supervisory physician to infant's birth through 2 years of age in patient care units Duke Hospital ICN/Intermediate Care Nurseries and the Special Care Nurseries in the Duke University Health System. The APP performs physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, and provides direct patient care services. The APP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and provides leadership in the organization.

Position Requirements

Education

NP:      Graduate of accredited MSN or DNP Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program

PA:      Graduate of accredited Master's Degree Physician Assistant Program plus a Neonatal APP Fellowship

Certification

NP:      Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)

PA:      PA-C

Both:   BLS, NRP, mandatory before hire

License

NP:      RN license issued by NCBON with approval to practice as NP

PA:      NCMB issued license to practice in NC

Both:   DEA license

Experience

NP:      3 years RN experience as neonatal nurse, 1 year NNP experience preferred

PA:      1 year PA experience thru neonatal fellowship or as neonatal provider

Schedule

Primary hours will be rotational covering 24 hours / 7 days per week including nights, weekends, and holidays. The APP must also be flexible to provide on-call coverage, as needed.

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