Job Description

of Performance Expectations:
The Physician Assistant (PA) or Neonatal Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive care to healthy term and late preterm newborns in a Level I Newborn Nursery under the supervision of a licensed pediatrician. The PA/NNP is responsible for routine newborn assessments, daily management, discharge planning, family education, and coordination of care in accordance with AAP guidelines, hospital policies, and state regulations.
The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner exercises a high degree of professional responsibility, accountability and independent judgement in the performance of advanced nursing practice. Possesses in-depth knowledge of the care and treatment of well newborns and neonatal patients with specialized needs.
Education and Credentials:

Required
PA-Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Current NC license. NCCPA Certified. NRP certification required and PALS or BCLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required within three months of employment date.

NNP- Master’s degree with clinical emphasis and/or has graduated from a formal post-basic nursing education program resulting in certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.
•Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
•Current NC RN license or licensure from Nursing Compact State. Approved to perform medical acts by the joint sub-committee of the NC Board of Nursing and NC Board of Medical Examiners.
•BCLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA). If the BCLS certification is not from the American Heart Association (AHA), an AHA certification is required within three months of employment date.
NRP Certification.

Preferred
DMS

Work Experience:

Required
Newborn care experience. Given training and on-the-job experience incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date.

Preferred Prior newborn nursery experience, circumcision experience About Catawba Valley Medical Center
COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY

As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.

Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.

At A Glance:

• Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
• American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center

HIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS

Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.

One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.