Nurse Practitioner (NP) Neonatal

Shift:

Nights Job Type:

Part Time Job Summary Reporting to the Director of Patient Care Services and NICU Medical Director, the Registered Nurse functions in an expanded role under the direct supervision of a Neonatologist. According to the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (June, 1990), the Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) is educationally prepared, according to nationally recognized standards, to assume the role through study and supervised practice beyond the level of basic nursing preparation. The APN is a RN with clinical expertise in neonatal nursing that has received graduate education with supervised clinical experience in the management of sick newborns and their families. The APN manages a caseload of neonatal patients with consultation, collaboration and general supervision from a Neonatologist. Utilizing the extensive knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology and physiology acquired, the APN exercises independent judgments in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of certain delegated medical processes and procedures. As an advanced practice neonatal nurse the APN may function in the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist, and is additionally involved in education, consultation, and research at various levels. Maintain privileges through the Medical Staff Office. Responsibilities for Internal CandidatesQualifications for

Internal Candidates License/Certificates/Credentials:

CA NNP License; maintains

NRP and BLS Physical Demands:

Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking Lift/position up to 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 50 lbs of force. Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching Manual dexterity and mobility Ability to move quickly

Vision Requirements:

Ability to adjust vision sufficiently to perform position accountabilities

Working Conditions:

Regularly exposed to the risk of contagious and blood borne diseases, subject to varying and unpredictable situations, exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness) and emergency and crisis situations, subject to irregular hours, occasional exposure to radiation hazards, radioactive substances and biohazard material. #LI-ML2

Pay:

$79.81 - $118.93 per hour

Work Location:

In person