Newborn Nursery APP

Must have or be eligible for a DEA license.
Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state one works.
Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in SC required.
BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice.
Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and concentrate.
Master’s degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required for Nurse Practitioner.
License to practice as a Registered Nurse required for Nurse Practitioner.
Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required for Nurse Practitioner.
The nurse practitioner must have ACNP, CPNP-AC, PNP-AC, FNP, or PNP-BC board certification required based on population served.
Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required for Physician Assistant.
Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred for Physician Assistant.

Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments.
Records findings of examinations, assessments, and plan of care.
Performs procedures (lumbar puncture).
Writes appropriate for appropriate medications during admission and prescriptions upon discharge, if needed.
Orders and interprets laboratory and radiology examinations.
Determines treatment plan for patient.
Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient’s medical record.
Serves as a role model/clinical resource in all aspects of job performance and human relations skills.
Opportunities to assist in the review and development of clinical and operational policies and procedures in the specialty of practice.

Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred.