Newborn Nursery APP / Instructor (Finance)
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of South Florida is seeking an Advanced Practitioner Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant to provide coverage in the newborn nursery at Tampa General Hospital in order to serve our expanding patient census. The schedule for this position is 4 ten-hour shifts and will include weekend coverage.
The Muma Children's Hospital at TGH has a total of 180 pediatric beds and provides a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and rehabilitative services for infants, children and adolescents. It features a 10-bed pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) which serves as a Level I trauma unit as well as a burn unit, an 82-bed state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) with 52,000 square feet of space, 48 inpatient floor-level beds including general, surgical and subspecialty patients, and one of just three outpatient pediatric dialysis units in the state. With over 8,000 deliveries each year, Tampa General has one of the busiest newborn services in the region and is proud to have international recognition as a Baby-Friendly® designated birth facility.
Performs professional care according to established standards, established protocols and practices, and in accordance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act for Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner. Assesses patient condition, takes medical history, and makes diagnosis. Performs nurse practitioner activities. Records appropriate information on patient chart. Administers and/or prescribes medications, treatments and plan of care per established protocol. Counsels patients/families. Evaluates progress of patient. May perform other specified acts of medical and nursing care within the licensed specialty. Performs other duties as assigned.Master's or Medical 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. 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 meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Instructor. Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible.
Experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in a hospital setting, preferably in Pediatrics.The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
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With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
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To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here .Performs professional nurse practitioner or physician assistant care according to established standards, practices, protocols. This includes performing initial components of assessment of patient condition, including history and physical etc.
Participates in QA projects, educational sessions for clinical staff and attends scheduled organizational sessions.
Performs other duties as assigned in specific locations.
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.
Performs professional nurse practitioner or physician assistant care according to established standards, practices, protocols. This includes performing initial components of assessment of patient condition, including history and physical etc.
Participates in QA projects, educational sessions for clinical staff and attends scheduled organizational sessions.
Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate higher-level administrator of a State university. Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities. Responsible for academic advising and related activities. May represent the university, college/school, or department.
