Neonatology NP/PA

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-PA-57322-2
  
• Profession: Physician Assistant
  
• Specialty: PA - Neonatology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Hershey, PA 17033
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Dec 31, 2027
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri: 7a – 5p (day), 4p – 8a (night);
  
  • Sat – Sun: 7a – 7p (day), 7p – 7a (night);
    
  • 24-hour shifts available
    
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

SPECIFIC SHIFTS TO FILL

• Jan 4: 7a-5p
  
• Jan 5: 7a-5p
  
• Jan 9: 7p-7a
  
• Jan 10: 7a-7p (x2) and 7p-7a
  
• Jan 14: 24 hours
  
• Jan 16: 7p-7a
  
• Jan 19: 7a-5p (x3) and 4p-8a
  
• Jan 20: 7a-5p (x2) and 4p-8a (x2)
  
• Jan 24: 7a-7p (x2)
  
• Jan 25: 7a-5p (x2)
  
• Jan 26: 7a-5p
  
• Jan 27: 7a-5p
  
• Jan 28: 7a-5p (x2)
  
• Jan 29: 7a-5p
  
• Jan 31: 7a-7p and 7p-7a
  
• Feb 1: 4p-8a (x2)
  
• Feb 7: 7p-7a
  
• Feb 11: 7a-5p (x2)
  
• Feb 14: 7a-7p
  
• Feb 15: 7a-5p (x2)
  
• Feb 16: 7a-5p
  
• Feb 18: 7a-5p
  
• Feb 19: 7a-5p
  
• Feb 22: 7a-5p (x2)
  
• Feb 26: 7a-5p
  
• Mar 1: 7a-5p (x3) and 4p-8a
  
• Mar 2: 7a-5p (x3) and 4p-8a (x3)
  
• Mar 3: 4p-8a
  
• Mar 4: 7a-5p (x2) and 4p-8a
  
• Mar 5: 7a-5p
  
• Mar 10: 7a-5p
  
• Mar 11: 7a-5p (x3)
  
• Mar 12: 7a-5p (x4)
  
• Mar 14: 24 hours
  
• Mar 16: 4p-8a
  
• Mar 17: 4p-8a
  
• Mar 18: 7a-5p (x2)
  
• Mar 19: 7a-5p
  
• Mar 20: 24 hours
  
• Mar 21: 7p-7a (x2)
  
• Mar 22: 7a-5p
  
• Mar 24: 24 hours
  
• Mar 26: 7a-5p (x3) and 4p-8a
  
• Mar 28: 24 hours
  
• Mar 29: 7a-5p (x2) and 4p-8a
  
• Mar 30: 24 hours
  
• Mar 31: 4p-8a
  
• Apr 2: 7a-5p and 4p-8a (x2)
  
• Apr 3: 7a-7p and 7p-7a (x2)
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Neonates (newborns)
  
• Average Daily Volume: 10 patients/day
  
• Rounding: Assigned Patients
  
• Case Mix: Neonatology, NICU high acuity
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 56 beds
  
• EMR System: Cerner
  
• Specialty Backup Available: MD collaboration
  
• Support Staff: RNs: 20-22, PA/NPs: 2-3, Office Staff: 1
  

FACILITY PROCEDURES

• PICC/UVC/UAC lines, chest tubes, lumbar punctures, intubations
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: No
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC required (Certified)
  
• Licenses: PA license (or pending application); IMLC accepted
  
• Certifications: BLS, PALS, NRP
  
• Other Qualifications: EMR training (Cerner) required; transport orientation required; 6 shifts per month minimum; block scheduling preferred
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for neonates in Level IV NICU as primary provider in collaboration with MDs.
  
• Perform high-acuity procedures including PICC/UVC/UAC lines, chest tubes, lumbar punctures, and intubations.
  
• Manage ground and air transport of neonates after completing required orientation.
  
• Work variable shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and 24-hour shifts.
  
• Document patient care in Cerner EMR and participate in interdisciplinary rounds.