Physician Assistant and/or Nurse Practitioner NICU Opportunity
Fantastic FT Neonatal Intensive Care Opportunity for Physician Assistant and/or Nurse Practitioner
We seek an experienced Pediatric PA or NP to join a group of seasoned PA’s for a full-time position with Alliance Medical Group at Waterbury Hospital working in the Special Care Nursery and Newborn Nursery. Our nursery is managed by neonatology attendings from the Yale Medical Group who are stationed at Waterbury Hospital with 24/7, 365 days of coverage per year.
Full-time position with three other advanced practitioners within the department. Shifts are 24 hours (or 12 hours) and are rotating, including nights, weekends & holidays.
Primary responsibilities will be:
- Attending high risk deliveries and c-sections with resuscitation and stabilization of the newborn as needed.
- Coverage of level III neonatal intensive care unit and well infant nursery.
- Admitting infants to SCN nursery and participating in management of them through daily rounds, procedures.
- Coverage of well babies in Well Baby Nursery for admissions and daily notes.
- Attendance at Pediatric Codes and traumas in the ED.
- Provider should feel comfortable being the sole provider in house with neonatologist back up.
A candidate should be comfortable with the following procedures:
- Intubation
- Umbilical artery and vein catheterization
- IV placement
- Lumbar punctures
- Urinary catheterization
Physician Assistant with previous years experience working in a NICU. Candidature should hold a current unrestricted license in CT with a DEA license. NRP certification training, PALS certification a plus.
Ability to evaluate, analyze medical histories, perform physical exams, order and interpret diagnostic lab tests and x-rays. Experience in UVC/UAC placement, intubation, venous access, and arterial draws required.
Waterbury Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Fully-integrated Electronic Medical Record
- Paid Malpractice Insurance
- Paid Days Off
- CME Paid Days Off
- CME Expense coverage
- Optional dental and Vision plans
- Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
Additional Information
Please contact Natalie Hauzeur for further details at:
T: 203.568.2906
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