Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Per Diem

Job description

Job Duties

nCriteria

nBased Job Description

nJob Title: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Reports to: Medical Director of NICU LEVEL II; Nurse Manager NICU LEVEL II

nJob Code: , (Per Diem) Approved by: Nursing Director, Birth Center

nDepartment: Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU LEVEL II) Approval Date: September 2021

nMINIMUM

nQUALIFICATIONS:

nEducation: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

nCompletion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner/Clinician program

nMaster's degree in nursing

nExperience: Minimum of two years of experience and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) experience in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

nLicensure/ Registration/ Certification:

nCurrent License to practice nursing in the state of Minnesota

nCertification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner through NCC.

nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:

nAble to diagnose, prescribe medications and interventions, order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests, coordinate the interdisciplinary health care team, plan and coordinate patients' discharge, rehabilitation, home health care and follow-up while ensuring continuity of care within the hospital setting.

nAble to perform procedures within their scope and realm of their collaboration agreement with their physician partner.

nMust demonstrate current procedural competence.

nAble to be flexible to work within a smaller team and be engaged in unit development and education.

nPREFERRED

nQUALIFICATIONS:

nEducation: N/A

nExperience: N/A

nLicensure/ Registration/ Certification: N/A

nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities: N/A

nPOSITION

nSUMMARY STATEMENT:

nThe

nNeonatal Nurse Practitioner functions as an associate of the

nsupervising group of Neonatologists in coordinating the patient care

nneeds of the high-risk newborns within Regions Hospital. The NNP

nfunctions in an advanced practice provider role, responsible for

ncomplete 24 hour/day and 7 days/week management of the NICU LEVEL II

npatients. The practitioner has responsibility for assessment and

nmanagement of patients including diagnostic and therapeutic

ninterventions and daily implementation and evaluation of an

nappropriate plan of care. The NNP is also a participant in and

ncontributor to continuing education and staff development within

nperinatal services as well as involvement in outreach programs

nprovided to outlying hospitals.

nMAJOR JOB DUTIES AND TASKS: Percentage

nOf Time:

nnResponsible for the primary care of neonates (age 0 to 30 days) in the NICU LEVEL II 25%

n na. Performs complete history: elicits records and interprets a complete health history to include all obstetrical, medical, family and psychosocial needs.

nb. Performs a complete newborn physical examination, assessment of gestational age and can distinguish between normal and abnormal findings.

nc. Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as necessary. Orders appropriate lab tests and x-rays. Interprets findings and consults with physicians as needed.

nd. Based on physical examination and other data, formulates, and implements a plan of care with expected outcomes. Formulates and documents a problem list in accordance with the plan of care. Evaluates and revises daily, the plan as needed. Records patient history, plan of care, orders, and progress notes, as needed, which included ongoing evaluation and treatments. Participates in department team talks and daily patient safety huddles and rounds.

ne. Writes prescriptions as needed in accordance with the Minnesota Board of nursing guidelines.

nCommunicates with the attending physician, parents, nursing staff and other members of the health care team appropriate information about the newborn's diagnosis, plan of care and prognosis.

nOrders, interprets, and evaluates initial diagnostic tests to identify and assess infant's clinical problems and health care needs.

nProvides complex care coordination, which includes managing a variety of ancillary services, pre-operative plans, discharge planning, and clinician referrals. Provides clinical direction to nursing staff regarding the continued care of patients. Follows through with nursing staff to ensure patient receives recommended care.

nnSupports education to and is a resource for the perinatal staff and outlying hospitals 25%

n nInitiates and participates in quality improvement activities and data collection to evaluate and improve patient care outcomes.

nInitiates and facilitates Nursing research projects.

nServes as a liaison and resource person regarding neonatal issues and care. Serves as a

nresource to nursing staff while providing continuing staff education and participating in staff development.

nParticipates in teaching the, NRP and STABLE programs.

nAssumes responsibility for maintaining certification and competence in clinical practice.

nContinue professional development through attendance at meetings and conferences and CEU programs.

nMaintains membership in professional organizations.

nParticipates in annual evaluation of job performance.

nnUnderstands the concept of and is committed to Regions Hospital Mission and Vision by demonstrating behaviors consistent with the Mission and Vision Statements 25%

n nDaily contact with patient's families providing updates on plan of care, treatment, test results and answering any questions they may have.

nMaintains professional accountability.

nRecognizes and understands the influence of culture, belief and family systems in improving and maintaining health.

nParticipates in the team approach for health care.

nServes as the patient/family advocate.

nModels accountability by adapting to changes in health care, independently seeking learning opportunities, sharing knowledge, seeking out information about unit activities, demonstrating awareness and support of decisions made by the NICU LEVEL II and hospital groups.

nRecognizes and affirms the contribution of co-workers.

nnAttends all high-risk deliveries and monitors high-risk infant care in NICU LEVEL II and Newborn observation 25%

n nProvides delivery room neonatal resuscitation and stabilization, involving observation, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

nCommunicates in a professional manner with the delivering provider, obstetric nurse. and parents of the infant regarding identified cares/needs.

nWill attend all deliveries where requested with support of NICU LEVEL II RN or NRP trained obstetric RN.

nFacilitates the transfer of neonates to/from other hospitals.

nORGANIZATIONAL

nEXPECTATIONS:

nValues

nAll

nteam members are expected to demonstrate our values:

nExcellence:

nWe strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve.

nCompassion:

nWe care and show empathy and respect for each person.

nPartnership:

nWe are strongest when we work together and with those we serve.

nIntegrity:

nWe are open and honest, and we keep our commitments.

nWe

nare committed to living our values. That means our patients and

nfamilies can expect certain things from each of us:

nThey

ncan expect us to be their partner and treat them with dignity and

nrespect. They can expect us to listen carefully and give good, timely

ninformation. They can expect us to do our best to provide affordable,

ncoordinated, high quality care and services that are easy to find and

nsimple to use. They can expect safe, clean spaces. And they can

nexpect that we will do our very best to earn their trust by being

nopen and honest, and keeping our word.

nAdditional

nExpectations:

nComplies

nwith safety instructions, observe safe work practices, provides

ninput on safety issues and promotes a safe work environment.

nMaintains

nregular and timely attendance

nProtects

nconfidentiality

nDemonstrates

nparticipation in and support of the organization's Corporate

nIntegrity Program by participating in compliance-related education

nand training and complying with the organization's policies and

nprocedures.

nTimely

ncompletion of all mandatory education and organizational

nrequirements (i.e. licensure/certification, Employee Health and

nWellness requirements, annual training, etc.)

nPOPULATION

nSPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

nX Yes No Does this employee have direct patient contact?

nIf

n"Yes," departments will need to determine the appropriate

ncompetencies in their areas for their specific patient populations.

nExamples of items that can be

nincluded are:

n*Identifies

nexpected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or

nsituation specific to the needs of the population served.

n*Communicates

neffectively with patients, families and team members.

n*Integrates

npractices that supports patient safety, acknowledges variations in

npopulations served.

n*Anticipates

nthe needs of the population served as well as the unique

ncharacteristics of the communities served.

n*Anticipates

nthe needs of the population in providing cultural responsive care and

ndevelops an individualized plan for patients and families.

nLEADERSHIP

nRESPONSIBILITIES:

nPlease

ndescribe the degree to which the position directs the work of others

nor coordinates workflow of a clinic, department or functional area.

nIf applicable, indicate the number of people and the titles for which

nthis position directly and/or indirectly directs the work of others

nor coordinates workflow.

nNone

nPHYSICAL

nREQUIREMENTS:

nPlease

nlist any physical requirements necessary

nto the performance of this job (e.g. lifting, carrying, stretching,

nsitting or standing for long periods of time). Please specify

ndetails such as number of pounds expected to lift, number of hours

nmust be on feet, etc.

nPhysical:

nHearing,

nseeing, touching

nMental:

nAdaptability,

nanalyzing, assessing, calculating, decision-making, dependability,

njudgement, memorizing, reading, social skills, speaking, stress

ncontrol, writing

nStanding

nnup to 4/hours per day

n nWalking

nnup to 1/hour per day

n nSitting

nnup to 3/hours per day

n nThe

nfollowing are performed on an occasional basis (1% - 33% of time):

nLifting,

nCarrying, Pushing, Pulling, Climbing, Balancing, Bending, Twisting,

nRotating, Reaching

nLifting

nof 10-24lbs, Carrying 20-24 lbs., Reaching above shoulder, Reaching

nbelow shoulder

nThe

nfollowing are performed frequently (34%-66% of time):

nLifting

nof ENVIRONMENTAL

nCONDITIONS:

nPlease

nlist unusual environmental conditions, if any (e.g. extremely cramped

nquarters, noise, fumes, gases, extreme heat/cold, etc.).

nNo

nextreme conditions, 99% inside, 1% outside

nEQUIPMENT:

nPlease

nlist the equipment used in this position.

nIncubatorsVentilators

n(Alladin)

nHeart

nmonitorsOtoscopes

nOximetersStethoscope

nLaryngoscopesCentral

nline trays

n5

nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

nMinimum Education Required

nAssociate Degree

nMinimum Experience Required

n2 - 20 years

nShift

nFirst (Day)

nNumber of Openings

n1

nPublic Transportation Accessible

nYes

nVeterans Encouraged to Apply

nNo

nPhysical Required

nYes

nDrug Test Required

nYes

nCompensation

n$11.41 / Hourly

nPostal Code

n55101

nJob Type

nFull Time

nPlace of Work

nOn-site

nRequisition ID

n nJob Benefits

nNot specified

Worksite address

st paul, MN, 55130, US

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