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Per Diem Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider

Per Diem Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider

St. Charles Health System

Bend, OR

$126K - $165K/yr

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7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

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Job description

Per Diem Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider (NNP/PA)

Position Title: Per Diem Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider (NNP or PA) – Independent Contractor (1099)

Location: Bend, Oregon

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide per diem coverage in a Level III NICU as an independent contractor (1099). The provider will deliver comprehensive neonatal care, including delivery attendance, newborn resuscitation, NICU management, stabilization, and transport support for critically ill neonates.

Schedule:

  • Per diem coverage based on department needs
  • Day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts available
  • 12-hour and 24-hour shifts
  • No formal call requirements

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Attend high-risk deliveries and provide neonatal resuscitation
  • Perform comprehensive assessments, admissions, and daily management of NICU patients
  • Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with neonatologists and the multidisciplinary team
  • Prescribe medications, respiratory therapies, and other treatments within scope of practice
  • Perform procedures including:
    • Endotracheal intubation
    • Umbilical venous and arterial catheter placement
    • PICC placement and management
    • Arterial line placement
    • Lumbar puncture
    • Chest tube insertion and thoracentesis
    • Urinary catheterization and other neonatal procedures
  • Participate in neonatal transports as needed
  • Communicate effectively with families and provide family-centered care
  • Complete timely and accurate medical documentation and billing

Qualifications:

  • Graduate of an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
  • Current, unrestricted Oregon NP or PA license (or ability to obtain)
  • NCC, AANP, AANC, AMCB, or NCCPA certification as applicable
  • Current DEA registration
  • Current BLS certification (ACLS if required by privileges)
  • Minimum of two years of experience practicing in a Level III or higher NICU
  • Strong neonatal resuscitation, critical care, and procedural skills
  • Experience with electronic medical records

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Neonatal transport experience
  • Experience with quality improvement, education, and clinical leadership activities
  • NRP instructor or advanced neonatal education experience

Compensation:

  • Competitive per diem 1099 contractor rate
  • Flexible scheduling based on availability and unit needs

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced neonatal provider seeking flexible, independent-contractor work in a collaborative, high-acuity NICU environment.

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St. Charles Health System, located in Bend, OR, US, is a non-profit healthcare organization that operates within the healthcare and social assistance industry. The organization offers a comprehensive range of medical services including cancer care, heart, and vascular services, orthopedics, women’s services, and many more. Founded in 2001, St. Charles Health System has its roots tracing back to the early 1900s when Sisters of St. Joseph arrived in Bend. Over the years, the organization has relentlessly poured its resources into the health and prosperity of its communities and beyond.

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1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Bend, OR, US

Year founded

2001

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