Description
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in our Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to join our team.
Highlights:
- You will join a team of 10 Physicians, 2 Nurse Practitioners, and 1 Physician Assistant
- The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) serves multiple roles.
- On weekdays (7:30A to 4:30P) the NNP will be the frontline provider for 8 patients. They will be expected to examine their patients, write a progress note, present a plan on rounds and follow up with the care plan in the afternoon
- On night shifts (4:30P to 7:30A) the NNP will be on call with the attending neonatologist and pediatric resident.
- Although experience with common neonatal procedures is a plus, we will train the NNP to become proficient in intubation, arterial blood draws, umbilical line and IV placements. We have a robust training and orientation program for new graduates, including simulation. We are looking for dedicated, hard-working, enthusiastic team members who are excited to care for the unique neonatal population.
The Benefits We Offer:
- Salary $138,000 - $155,000 based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match.
- Malpractice insurance & tail coverage
- Paid time-off allowance
- Commuter Benefits- tax-free transit or parking
- CME time and money
- Supportive health system to advance goals
Contact Person Name: Lisa Wortman
Contact Phone Number: 484-628-0556
Contact Email: Lisa.Wortman@towerhealth.org
Putting Kids and Families First Since 1875
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties. With more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children combines topnotch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties, including Cardiology; Ear, Nose and Throat; Gastroenterology; Oncology; and Orthopedics. It houses the only Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and has been recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.
The Community:
Philadelphia located between New York and Washington D.C, is considered to be the birthplace of the United States. The Constitution was debated here in Philadelphia in what is now the Independence Hall. The nearby Liberty Bell Center is home to the famous two-thousand-pound bell which became a symbol of freedom. The National Constitution Center also tells the story of 1920s prohibition. Learn more about Al Capone and other famous former inmates at the Eastern State Penitentiary. The Philadelphia Museum of Art, one of the country's largest museums, is not to be missed. At Fairmount Park, discover outdoor art on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, as well as the Smith Memorial Arch dedicated to Civil War heroes. Attractions for kids include Philadelphia Zoo, the oldest zoo in America. Meet more animals at the Academy of Natural Sciences or enjoy fun and educational interactive displays at the Please Touch Museum.
Requirements
Education Requirements
Master's Degree
Experience
Relevant Experience
Certification and Licensure
PA Registered Nurse License
PA Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner License
Required Skills
Excellent Communications Skills
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills
