Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Manager

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) Manager supervises organizes and directs the work of the NNP’s both at DCH and the units supported by the Neonatal Regionalization Support Program (NRSP). The NNP Manager under general supervision organizes and directs the work of the NNP’s and programs; coordinates staff to assure that effective NNP services are provided, and quality standards are met. Staffing consists of NNP’s scheduled and as needed. The function of the

NNP Manager is to develop and maintain an environment that supports the NNP’s within the Driscoll Health System and its affiliates. A multidisciplinary team approach to care is utilized. The function of the NNP Manager is to develop and maintain an environment that supports the professional nurse, medical, and ancillary staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-

inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
• Provide oversight and support for the neonatal units supported by Driscoll Children’s Health System.
• Provide oversight and support for the Neonatal Regionalization Support Program
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• Actively support and promote a professional practice model that encourages APN participation in the development of clinical standards that is collaborative, c o l l e g i a l and utilizes current trends and data in professional practice (clinical and administrative).
• Openly support and consistently communicate the mission of the n e o n a t a l unit and their organizations. or to the APNs by responding positively to change while supporting colleagues through the change process. Serve as a change agent to facilitate communication and transition that supports the mission of the organization.
• Assure coordination/participation of the APNs on department and organization wide councils/committees.
• Manage, supervise and coordinate delivery of patient care for assigned patient care area on a 24- h o u r basis. Ensure compliance with clinical patient care standards and established policies and procedures.
• Assist Director a d m i n i s t r a t i o n with maintaining clinical competencies f o r assigned clinical areas and provides care as needed.
• Assess/coach and evaluate APN level of practice. Develop programs that foster continued clinical development to positively impact patient care and career satisfaction of APNs.
• Assist Director a d m i n i s t r a t i o n with maintaining required unit records, reports and statistics for administrative p u r p o s e s.
• Ensures compliance with established hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality control (POCT); PI, safety, environment and infection control. Communicate requirements to APNs and hold APNs accountable to established requirements. Coordinate the development, i m p l e m e n t a t i o n and evaluation of policies and procedures designed to improve operational efficiency. Assist with coordination of QC/PI activities with APNs.
• Assist Director administration in overseeing various personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations a n d other related activity.
• Coordinate the activities of APNs with other hospital personnel; accountable for the effective and efficient operation of the unit and staff including ensuring that orders, treatments, plans of care, clinical pathways are being carried out in a manner supportive of patient care and recovery. Ensure documentation of patient care is complete and accurate in accordance with hospital and unit policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Director administrative team to determine fiscal requirements of the unit and assist with the preparation of budgetary recommendations. Monitor the level of resources utilized in service delivery and determines the appropriateness of resource consumption i n the service. Develop action plans in conjunction with the Director to ensure budget and resource efficiency, and satisfaction with patient care delivery.
• Promotes and monitors regulatory agency standards and customer service expectations f o r the practice of all aspects of nursing.
• Promotes family centered concept by functioning as a liaison with the family, guest relations, and appropriate personnel.
• Functions as a liaison with all service physicians and ancillary services on a day-to-day basis.

Education:

• Registration and current licensure in the State of Texas as appropriate.
• MSN required
• Certification in area of specialty preferred

Certification/ License

• Licensed in State of Texas as an RN NRP, P A L S , B L S certified
• Certification in specialty preferred