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Pay Range Minimum
Job Code:
 NP3X
Hourly:
 $0
FLSA*:
 Exempt
Monthly:
 $0
Grade:
 299
Annually:
 $0

*This is an Exempt position. Employees in this position are paid a salary on a monthly basis and are not eligible to receive overtime pay.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Under supervision of an attending neonatologist and following established protocols, manages care for neonates who are suffering from moderate health conditions or are recovering from more serious conditions. Attends and assists with routine and high-risk deliveries for neonates in collaboration with larger medical team. Collaborates with other health care professionals to identify and stabilize the at-risk infant and establish a care plan. Assesses patient by obtaining comprehensive perinatal history. Performs physical assessment of body systems and interprets findings. With required physician supervision, may perform or order diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for newborns. Thoroughly documents all aspects of patient care using established charting procedure. Serves as a consultant on the care of chronically ill infants or those with complex medical problems. Assists with family education. Assists in outreach education activities by teaching classes. Assists in staff orientation and serves as a preceptor. Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program. Currently licensed as an advanced practice provider in the state of Georgia by the Georgia Board of Nursing and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent body or Certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Physician Assistants may require at least one year of direct experience in neonatology. BLS and NRP certifications are required.

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

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