Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
| Position type | Regular Full-Time |
|---|---|
| Department | Pediatrics |
| Location | |
| Salary | $143,325 |
Overview
Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is one of the largest multi-disciplinary groups in the country whose main purpose is to nurture and embolden the healthcare providers who take care of the most fragile and vulnerable patients in New York City. PAGNY people do more than diagnose and treat; we uplift the spirits and dignity of patients because we love what we do, and it shows. PAGNY is committed to recruiting and retaining productive and enthusiastic physicians and promotes our health professionals’ wellness.
PAGNY is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), the largest public health system in the United States. Our practitioners are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan, located on First Avenue & 97th Street in Manhattan, accommodate over 313,000 outpatient visits, nearly 70,000 emergency room visits and more than 13,000 inpatient admissions annually. The hospital maintains an academic affiliation with New York Medical College.
Responsibilities
The NICU Nurse Practitioner provides primary care to neonates including premature babies who need specific care due to a diverse range of disorders and abnormalities.
- Adheres and conforms to all hospital and departmental guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Taking care of the newborn in incubators.
- Responsible for giving acute medical care to these infants especially in the absence of the doctor
- Conducting lumbar punctures.
- Insertion of intravenous lines securely.
- Providing guidance and information to members of the neonatal team.
- Provides parents on the appropriate methods via which they can care for newborn babies.
- Counseling doctors and patients.
- Provides round the clock supervision and care to infants.
- All other duties as required by the department.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree Preferred
- NCLEX-RN
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner License
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination required prior to hire
Benefits include:
- Competitive compensation package
- 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service
- Choice of a three-tiered nearly FREE medical plan
- Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage
- Generous paid time off program
- CME days and dollars
- Salary: $143,325
EOE/M/F/D/V