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Pay Range Minimum
Job Code:
 PD81
Hourly:
 $44.76
FLSA*:
 Non-Exempt
Monthly:
 $7,758.33
Grade:
 440
Annually:
 $93,100

*This is a Non-Exempt position. Employees in this position are paid an hourly pay rate, on a bi-weekly basis, and are eligible to receive overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 in a work week.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Under supervision of an attending neonatologist and following established protocols, the Neonatal Advanced Practice Practitioner manages care for high-risk newborns and their families in emergency and non-emergency situations. Collaborates with other health care professionals to identify and stabilize the high-risk infant and establish a care plan. Assesses patient by obtaining comprehensive perinatal history. Performs physical assessment of body systems and interprets findings. Identifies and assists with high-risk deliveries. 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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