Neonatal Nurse Navigator Pediatrics Full Time Rotate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:  Reporting to the Director of Patient Care Services and Department of Pediatrics Chair, the Registered Nurse functions in an expanded role under the direct supervision of a pediatrician. 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 pediatrician. 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.
Required Qualifications:

• EDUCATION : Master's Prepared Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner; (2) Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.
• SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES : Communication is an essential skill requiring the ability to see, hear, and speak. Fluent in written and spoken English. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.
• PHYSICAL JOB CLASSIFICATION: 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.
• ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS : May be exposed to: Dust, Fumes (Human Waste), Human Body Fluids, Heat, Cold, Noise, Vibrations, Toxic Chemicals (Chemotherapy agents). Majority of the work is performed indoors protected from the elements.
• PATIENTS SERVED: This position is responsible for age-related physiological, emotional, and cognitive needs of the following age groups of patients: child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. Includes, but not limited to: Patient assessments, vital signs, medication administration, physiological changes, psychosocial needs.
• PAY SCALE: Hourly pay range: $56.42 to $90.28 and Yearly base salary range: $117353 to $187782; here individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience.

Required Skills and Certifications:

• CA NNP.
• NRP.
• BLS.