APRN/PA - Instr. I - NICU - Pediatrics (Finance)

NEONATAL NURSE PRACTITIONER/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - SPRING HILL, FL

The Department of Pediatrics is seeking an APRN or PA to join our growing Division of Neonatology. The Division of Neonatology is based out of the USF Health Campus at Tampa General Hospital and is expanding to Tampa General Hospital North - Spring Hill. This position will be based at the TGH North - Spring Hill NICU, a 10-bed Level II unit that is only one of two serving Hernando County. A multi-disciplinary team of neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, nurses, nutritionists and respiratory therapists take a collaborative, evidence-based approach to the management of complicated neonatal problems. Faculty based at Spring Hill will be members of the division which participates in the Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative, Vermont Oxford Network and UHC.

This NICU Nurse Practitioner will cover night and/or day shifts as assigned including weekend coverage. The APRN/PA will act in accordance with Florida Statutes. This is a Faculty position at the level of Instructor with opportunity for promotion.Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Instructor.

This position requires graduation from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse academic degree program and certification as outlined in Florida Statutes 464 and Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 64, or graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant academic degree program and certification as outlined in Florida Statutes 458 and 459 and Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 64. MUST BE BOARD CERTIFIED/ELIGIBLE IN.

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check

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About USF
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The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .CLINICAL -

Ongoing evaluation and management of neonates and infants requiring care in the neonatal intensive care unit, participation in multidisciplinary rounds, and coordination of care with ancillary staff and family.
Attendance at high-risk deliveries and immediate stabilization of critically ill neonates under the supervision of the attending Neonatologist.
Documentation of all orders, procedures, and progress notes on the patient's medical record. Performs procedures necessary for the care of neonates and infants in the intensive care unit including endotracheal intubation, umbilical line placement, PICC line placement, lumbar punctures, and peripheral arterial lines.

TEACHING -

May include supervision of pediatric residents and participation in the teaching of pediatric residents and medical students.

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Participation in Quality Assurance / Improvement Other duties as assigned.

Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate higher level administrator of a State university. Responsible for teaching, service, and related activities. May be responsible for research and/or academic advising and related activities. May represent the university, college/school, or department/unit on university and/or Statewide committees.