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Job description
Overview
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Responsibilities
Conduct daily rounds including physical examinations and clinical chart reviews of all newborns in the nursery
Diagnose and treat common neonatal conditions such as neonatal jaundice, hypoglycemia, feeding difficulties, mild respiratory distress and sepsis
Order and interpret tests including bilirubin levels, blood glucose and Xrays
Prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments within the designated scope of practice
Coordinate NICU transfers and manage discharge planning
Maintain clinical documentation
Conduct bedside rounds with parents and provide parental education daily
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including neonatologists, obstetricians, bedside RNs and respiratory therapists
Assist in training supervising and mentoring nursing staff, residents, and/or medical students
Participate in quality improvement including protocol development and quality initiatives
Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
Regular and prompt attendance
Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
Related duties as assigned
Additional Information
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in nursing from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and completion of an approved nurse practitioner training program Required OR
Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant training program Required
NPC - Certified Nurse Practitioner with the State of Alabama Required and
Licensure with the state of Alabama as a nurse practitioner and registered nurse Required or
Physician Assistant license in the state of Alabama within 60 Days Required
BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Required
Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proficiency in newborn physical assessment and procedures like venipuncture, lumbar puncture, endotracheal intubation Proficiency in newborn physical assessment and procedures like venipuncture, lumbar puncture, endotracheal intubation
Exceptional communication, empathy and conflict resolution skills tailored for families experiencing vulnerable moments Exceptional communication, empathy and conflict resolution skills tailored for families experiencing vulnerable moments
Strong ability to make rapid, accurate clinical judgments in high pressure nursery environments Strong ability to make rapid, accurate clinical judgments in high pressure nursery environments
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer - minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
Worksite address
mobile, AL, 36624, US
Who can apply
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