NEONATAL NURSE PRACTITIONER PER DIEM

Job Opportunity

Job ID:53168 Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job:
Description:

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job :

Responsible for providing assessment, evaluation and treatment of neonates in the RNICU in collaboration with the Neonatologists.

Essential Duties :

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Assessing, planning, and evaluating medical care in collaboration with the Neonatologists
• Report accurately and concisely in-patient care rounds and problem oriented documentation
• Collaborate with health care team in planning and coordinating care for the neonate and his/her family through care conferences
• Orders diagnostic studies and therapeutic measures in collaboration with the responsible physician
• Orders medications utilizing approved NICU goals, guidelines and protocols (includes blood and blood products)
• Attend high-risk deliveries, resuscitate and stabilize patients
• Determine need for and perform core specialized diagnostic, therapeutic and other procedures
• Perform the following procedures after consultation with a Neonatologist (unless life threatening situation): exchange transfusion, initiation of oscillator ventilator support, pericardiocentesis, thoracotomy for chest tube insertion
• Provide direction to NNTS on transport or participate on transports when appropriate
• Provide consultation to Newborn Nursery and Perinatal areas
• Assist in clinical supervision and teaching of residents, advanced practice nursing students, and PA students
• Participates in performance evaluations
• Formulate long and short-term goals based on self-assessment of strengths and weaknesses
• Participate as appropriate in the formulation, revision and implementation of policies and procedures in the RNICU
• Participate in performance improvement
• Assist in maintaining a climate conductive to open communication
• Act a role model and resource for peers, residents and nursing staff
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations, the Corporate Compliance Plan, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior
• Serves as a role model for consistent demonstration of Sparrow Health System's Customer Service Behavioral Standards of Performance by respecting the Privacy and Confidentiality of those we serve
• Demonstrates knowledge and respects patient, service provider, and organizational confidentiality procedures and protocols defined under HIPAA privacy procedures when using and/or disclosing protected health information
• Maintains and protects patients' rights under the HIPAA privacy standards
• Apply research findings in one's practice and teaching
• Support and participate in research activities
• Promote understanding of research projects and/or findings for nursing students, staff, and peers

Job Requirements

General Requirements
* Neonatal Resuscitation Program completion * BLS * Maintenance of certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner with a national certification and advanced training in neonatal medicine * Completion of hospital credentialing

Work Experience
None

Education
* RN with current Michigan License * Minimal completion of a Bachelor of Science of Nursing * Completion of neonatal nurse practitioner approved program * Preferred - Masters in Pediatric or Maternal Child nursing

Specialized Knowledge and Skills
* Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate nursing and medical interventions * Interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other Hospital Associates * Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients serviced in his/her assigned service area as related to the principle duties and responsibilities of this position * Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.

The University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing is seeking Per Diem, enthusiastic and dedicated Neonatologist Nurse Practitioners to join the Neonatology team. UMH-Sparrow iscommitted to improving access to medical care across the Mid-Michigan region.

* Provide clinical care in a 35-bed Level III NICU and a 12-bed Special Care Nursery

* NICU manages 700-800 admissions annually, with high-frequency ventilation, inhaled nitric oxide,

and therapeutic hypothermia

* Team includes neonatologists, APPs, fellows, and residents

* Participate in academic case conferences and QI initiatives with Michigan Medicine

* 12-hour shifts

* Minimun requirement of at least 3 shifts per month

Position is hospital-employed and offers :

* Excellent compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage

* 401(k) with matching funds, generous CME benefits

* Malpractice insurance

Learn more about this position by contacting:

Melissa Lucero, Physician Recruiter Senior
Regional Physician and APP Recruitment

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University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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Job Family
Physicians & Advanced Practice Providers
Requirements:

Shift
Variable

Degree Type / Education Level
Master's

Status
Per Diem

Facility
Sparrow Hospital

Experience Level
Under 4 Years