Neonatal Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Company: WMCHealth
Location: Valhalla
Posted on: January 20, 2025

Job Description:

Summary:

Do you consider yourself a highly skilled and compassionate Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with a passion for providing critical care to our most vulnerable patients? HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston, NY is seeking dedicated and experienced Neonatal APPs (Advanced Practice Providers) to join our team on a per diem basis, offering on-call support for neonatal emergencies.

Responsibilities:

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• Strong critical thinking, communication, and decision-making skills.
  
• Ability to work independently in high-pressure situations.
  
• Provide expert care and rapid response to neonatal emergencies in the NICU and delivery room.
  
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to stabilize and manage critically ill neonates.
  
• Perform advanced procedures such as intubation, central line placement, and resuscitation.
  
• Assess and monitor the health of neonates, making swift decisions to ensure optimal outcomes.
  Communicate effectively with families, providing compassionate support and clear explanations during critical situations.
  
  
  Qualifications:
  
  
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    Candidates must be board certified as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner and possess an applicable New York State license.
    
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in neonatal care or NICU.
    Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
    Must possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
    
    
    Other:
    
    
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    • Competitive per diem compensation.
      
    • Flexibility to balance your work and personal life.
      
    • Opportunity to make a significant impact in neonatal care.
      Collaborative and supportive work environment
      
      
      About Us:
      
      WMCHealth is a 1,900-bed healthcare system headquartered in Valhalla, New York, with 10 hospitals on seven campuses spanning 6,200 square miles of the Hudson Valley. WMCHealth employs more than 12,000 people and has nearly 3,000 attending physicians. From Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Pediatric Trauma Centers, the regions only acute care childrens hospital, an academic medical center, several community hospitals, dozens of specialized institutes and centers, a state-of-the-art Telemedicine program, skilled nursing, assisted living facilities, homecare services and one of the largest mental health systems in New York State, today WMCHealth is the pre-eminent provider of integrated healthcare in the Hudson Valley. Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, visit WMCHealth.org
      
      
      
      All Are Welcome:
      
      Westchester Medical Center Health Network values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class.
      
      
      
      To Apply:
      
      If you are a dedicated Neonatal Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner ready to provide life-saving care on an on-call basis, we would love to hear from you! For more information about this opportunity, contact Andrea Cullinan, Manager of Advanced Clinical Recruitment, at .
      
      
      
      
      
      

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