Seeking two full-time BE/BC Neonatologists for a growing NICU unit in Reno, NV.
Unit Type: Level 2 transitioning to Level 3 within the next year
Current Unit Size: 12 beds with plans for expansion
Annual Deliveries: Approximately 1,400
Average Daily Census: 6.9
On-call Requirements: Combination of in-house during the day and on-call overnight (expected response time: 30 minutes)
- Manage infants born at 32 weeks gestational age or later and weighing 1,500 grams or more
- Oversee convalescing infants after intensive care
- Care for infants with moderate illness expected to resolve without requiring higher-level care
- Manage infants needing mechanical ventilation for less than 24 hours
- Stabilize and transfer infants born less than 32 weeks gestational age and less than 1,500 grams
- Care for infants with a gestational age of 34 6/7 weeks or younger
- Provide care for low-birth-weight infants who are not ill but require more frequent feeding or extended nursing care
- Deliver cardiopulmonary resuscitation and continuous cardiac monitoring as needed
- Administer supplemental oxygen and intravenous fluids/antibiotics post-transition period
- Manage scheduled gavage feedings
- Treat infants exposed to perinatal substance abuse, including neonatal abstinence scoring and pharmacologic treatment
- Address any additional circumstances identified by the physician or advanced practice nurse (APN) that warrant NICU level care
Compensation: Salary negotiable
Annual Admissions: Approximately 1,100
The Community: Reno, NV, offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and urban amenities, making it an attractive place to live. With its proximity to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains, residents enjoy year-round activities like skiing, hiking, and boating. The city boasts a lower cost of living compared to many major metropolitan areas, along with a growing tech industry and a vibrant arts scene. Reno also has a strong sense of community, with friendly neighborhoods and numerous local events.
APPLY NOW or TEXT Job #EC227747 & email address to 636 - 628 - 2412.
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