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.Working at USF
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With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
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About USF
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The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.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.
