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Job description
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
To provide independent advanced level nurse practitioner clinical expertise to patients and their families on an ongoing basis. This includes the management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and specialty protocols (e.g. chemotherapy) as defined by standardized procedures or independently based on licensure. This may include non-invasive or invasive procedures, surgical procedures, including operative first assist per approved standardized procedures as identified by the list available on the Medical Staff Office. Patient management decisions are independent where appropriate after assessment of the patient and interdependent with consultation with an attending or other member of the team. NPs are expected to act as an expert resource person for health care providers including nurses, residents and other ancillary staff. Provides patient care in a team based care environment to a diversified patient population. Applies knowledge, experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
Minimum Qualifications:
At least one (1) year RN experience in a NICU
Current AHA CPR/BLS and NRP certifications
National NP board certification in aligned specialty with the practice area within 3 months of hire.
Graduation with a Master's degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
Possession of valid California RN and Nurse Practitioner license without restrictions.
Furnishing license within 3 months of hire.
DEA within 3 months of hire.
Judgement skills to effectively meet the needs of patients.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Self-direction and organizational skills to function in an independent role.
Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers.
Ability to perform patient procedures.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two (2) or more years of experience as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in a Level III or IV NICU
Key Responsibilities:
90% - Clinical Practice
10% - Other Professional Activity
Department Overview:
UC Davis Health is at the forefront of incorporating Advanced Practice Providers (APP) as part of interprofessional care teams to support increasing numbers of complex care patients. APPs are vital parts of the multidisciplinary hospital based teams caring for our patients in specialty care throughout the UC Davis Health system.
Department Specific Job Scope:
The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner will care for neonatal patients with congenital anomalies, birth asphyxia, respiratory distress, preterm delivery, meconium aspiration, pulmonary hypertension and any other conditions that require admission to the NICU. The role of the Neonatal NP is to facilitate multi-disciplinary care through interaction with patients, house staff, attendings and nurses. Patient care provided includes but not limited to, initiating appropriate consultations and referrals, accurate patient evaluation and care, follow-up evaluations; and patient care planning, care education, and coordination of care.
Worksite address
sacramento, CA, 95828, US
Who can apply
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