NICU Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Acute Care (CPNP-AC) Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Job Description:

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center :

Located inNashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads ofteaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community ofindividuals who come to work each day with the simple aim ofchanging the world. It is a place where your expertise will bevalued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone hasthe chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought andcelebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part ofsomething that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride intheir work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday.

Vanderbilts mission is to advance health and wellness throughpreeminent programs in patient care, education, andresearch.

Organization:

In-Patient Nrs Practnrs 30

Job Summary:

Worksin collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team toprovide healthcare in the acute care and critical care settingsindependently. Functions as an intensivist responsible for the dayto day management of critically ill and convalescing infants fromadmission to discharge..

Position Hours:

24

Hour ShiftsDepartmentSummary:

In the NICU at the Monroe Carell Childrens Hospital atVanderbilt we are committed to providing the highest standard ofcare to our newborns and their families. Our state-of-the-art NICUis equipped with advanced technology and staffed by a compassionateteam of experts who work tirelessly to ensure the best outcomes forour patients. We are the largest unit within Vanderbilt UniversityHospital system with 116 beds, with an increase to 131 beds inSummer 2025. We are a level IV tertiary care NICU that attends tothe complex care needs of more than 1400 fragile newborns peryear.

Why Join Our Team?

Cutting-Edge Facilities :

Work in a modern,well-equipped NICU that supports innovative treatments andpractices.

Collaborative Environment :

Collaborate with amultidisciplinary team dedicated to achieving the best patientoutcomes.

Professional Development :

Take advantage of ongoingtraining and professional growth opportunities.

Achievements:

TheNICU at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital is recognized for itsexcellence in neonatal care, evidenced by:

Monroe Carell Jr.

Childrens Hospital at Vanderbilt has been named a state, regionaland national leader in pediatric health care, achieving the titleof No. 1 childrens hospital in Tennessee and sharing the top spotin the Southeast, according to the latest U.S. News & World Reportrankings.

A strong history of Magnet designation, reflecting ourcommitment to nursing excellence and high-quality patientcare.

Recognized as a Leapfrog Top Hospital, highlighting ourdedication to the highest standards of safety and quality inhealthcare.

Member of Extracorporeal Life Support Organization(ELSO) data registry for national and international ECMO Centers.

Since 2008, Monroe Carell’s ECMO Program has been recognized as anELSO Center of Excellence . We were awarded this honor at thePlatinum level in 2023 for our commitment to patient quality andoutcomes, training and collaboration.

Continuous Improvement andEngagement:

Actively involved with the Tennessee Initiative forPerinatal Quality Care (TIPQC), which seeks to improve healthoutcomes for mothers and infants in Tennessee.

Member of the VermontOxford Network is a nonprofit voluntary collaboration of healthcare professionals working together to improve the quality, safety,and value of care for newborn infants and their families through acoordinated program of data-driven quality improvement, education,and research.

Annual Vanderbilt Neonatal Symposium (https://pediatrics.vumc.org/events/neonatal-symposium )WhyNashville?

Nashville, known for its rich music heritage and offersan unparalleled quality of life. From its thriving arts andentertainment districts to its beautiful parks and friendlycommunities, Nashville is an ideal place to live and work. Enjoy acity that perfectly blends the charm of Southern hospitality withthe excitement of urban living.

Relocation available for candidatesover 100+ miles from Nashville, TNPediatric Nurse Practitioner•Acute Care Required

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Obtains and documents ahealth history for a neonate. Performs and documents complete,system-focused, or symptom-specific physical examination,assessment and plan of care. Provides neonatal healthcare servicesfor critically ill and complex patients. Manages patient’s overallcare, identifying expected outcomes for diagnoses. Orders,performs, interprets and collects data using appropriate assessmenttechniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information anddiagnostic procedures where indicated. Forms differential diagnosesand treats acute and chronic conditions in the neonatal population.

Prescribes therapeutic interventions both pharmacologic,non-pharmacologic and surgical, needed to achieve expectedoutcomes. Performs delivery room service and neonatal transportservices, initiates appropriate referrals and consultations, andprovides consultation services as requested within scope ofpractice. Facilitates the patients transition between and withinhealth care settings, such as admitting, transferring, anddischarging patients The responsibilities listed are a generaloverview of the position and additional duties may beassigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Professionalism (Intermediate):

Demonstrates behaviors that reflect a commitment to continuousprofessional development, ethical practice and a responsibleattitude toward their patients, their profession and society.

Participates in medical center committees, professionalorganizations and activities that influence advanced practiceand/or health outcomes of a population focus. Interpersonal andCommunication Skills (Intermediate): Demonstrates interpersonal andcommunication skills that enable them to establish and maintainprofessional relationships with patients, families, and othermembers of health care teams. Communicates practice knowledgeeffectively both orally and in writing. Practice-Based ScholarlyInquiry and Integration (Intermediate): Demonstrates the use ofscientific evidence and methods to investigate, evaluate andimprove patient care practices. Anticipates variations in practiceand is proactive in implementing interventions to improve quality.

Uses best available evidence to continuously improve quality ofclinical practice. Generates knowledge from clinical practice toimprove practice and patient outcomes. Reviews data and evidencesto improve advanced practice. Integrates knowledge from thehumanities and sciences within the context of nursing science.

Clinical Knowledge and Practice (Intermediate): Demonstratesestablished and evolving biomedical, clinical and social sciences,and the application of their knowledge to patient care and theeducation of others. Demonstrates knowledge of population focus butalso other sciences that support his/her field of practice.

Demonstrates knowledge of common and important health issuesaffecting society and other societies around the globe.

Demonstrates commitment in maintaining current evidence basedknowledge through continuous learning. Educates patients, families,students and other members of the healthcare team in clinicaltopics and application of clinical knowledge. Patient and FamilyCentered Care (Intermediate): Demonstrates care that iscompassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion ofhealth, prevention of illness, treatment of disease and care at theend of life. Within scope of licensure and certification, managespreviously diagnosed and undiagnosed patients. Uses healthassessment skills to differentiate between normal, variations ofnormal, and abnormal findings. Employs screening and diagnosticstrategies in the development of diagnoses. Prescribes medicationswithin scope of practice. Manages health/illness status of patientsand families over time and across the continuum. Providespatient-centered care recognizing the patient or designee as a fullpartner in decision making. Creates a climate of patient-centeredcare to include confidentiality privacy, comfort, emotionalsupport, mutual trust, and respect. Incorporates cultural andspiritual preferences, values and beliefs into health care.

Preserves the patient’s control over decision making by negotiatinga mutually acceptable plan of care. Integrates ethical principlesinto decision making. Uses electronic health record to capture dataon variables for the evaluation and management of patient care.

Clearly documents findings, assessment and plan of care. HealthSystems and Policy Management (Intermediate): Demonstratessufficient fundamental proficiency in behaviors that reflect acommitment to continuous professional development, ethicalpractice, an understanding and a responsible attitude toward theirpatients, their profession and society. Participates inprofessional organizations and activities that influence advancedpractice and/or health outcomes of a population focus.

Our NursingPhilosophy:

We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing careis essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Centers mission ofquality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursingis an applied art and science focused on helping people, familiesand communities reach excellent health and well-being.

As aVanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make adifference to our patients and their families by bringingcompassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Pleasesee our current employee benefits offered:

Affordable High QualityHealth Plan OptionsDental and /or vision plan403 (b) retirementplanPaid Time off (flex PTO)Tuition Reimbursement and adoptionassistance (maximums applied)Short-Long term disabilitySubsidizedbackup childcareAnd many more… Ask us about our current inpatientnursing supplemental Pay Program!

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Remarkable:

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Core Accountabilities:

OrganizationalImpact:

Independently delivers on objectives with understanding ofhow they impact the results of own area/team and other relatedteams.

Problem Solving/ Complexity of work:

Utilizes multiplesources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take anew perspective on existing solution.

Breadth of Knowledge:

Hasadvanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledgeacross related areas.

Team Interaction:

Acts as a ‘go-to’ resourcefor colleagues with less experience; may lead small projectteams.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:

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Develops Self andOthers:

Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developingself/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in newareas.•

Builds and Maintains Relationships:

Maintains regularcontact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal andinformal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.•

Communicates Effectively:

Recognizes group interactions andmodifies one’s own communication style to suit different situationsand audiences.

Delivering Excellent Services:

•Serves Others with

Compassion:

Seeks to understand current and future needs ofrelevant stakeholders and customizes services to better addressthem.•

Solves Complex Problems:

Approaches problems from differentangles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities anddevelop concrete solutions.•

Offers Meaningful Advice and Support:

Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner toincrease employees’ effectiveness.

Ensuring High Quality:

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Performs Excellent Work:

Engages regularly in formal and informaldialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly•

Ensures Continuous Improvement:

Applies various learningexperiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causesof problems and identifies ways to resolve them.•

Fulfills Safetyand Regulatory Requirements:

Understands all aspects of providing asafe environment and performs routine safety checks to preventsafety hazards from occurring.

Managing Resources Effectively:

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Demonstrates Accountability:

Demonstrates a sense of ownership,focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.•

StewardsOrganizational Resources:

Applies understanding of the departmentalwork to effectively manage resources for a department/area.•

MakesData Driven Decisions:

Demonstrates strong understanding of theinformation or data to identify and elevate opportunities.

Fostering Innovation:

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Generates New Ideas:

Proactively identifiesnew ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improveprocesses beyond conventional approaches.•

Applies Technology:

Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools,and procedures to address short-term challenges.•Adapts to

Change:

Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunitiesfor improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizingnegative elements.

PositionQualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-Licensed NursePractitioner•

TennesseeWork Experience:

Relevant WorkExperienceExperience Level:

Less than 1year

Education:

Master’sVanderbilt Health is committed to fosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and iscommitted to the principles of equal opportunity.

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