Advanced Practice Provider: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner NICU - PRN

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)

Monument Health is seeking an experienced and dedicated Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) for a PRN position to join our dynamic healthcare team. As a key member of our neonatal care unit, NNPs play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to newborns and premature infants. We prioritize a collaborative and patient-centric approach, and we are committed to excellence in neonatal healthcare.

Essential Functions:

• In-House Patient Care: Conduct comprehensive assessments of newborns and premature infants during in-house care. Formulate and implement individualized care plans based on assessment findings, collaborating with neonatologists and specialists. Provide direct patient care, including neonatal stabilization, respiratory management, and ongoing monitoring.
• Transport Responsibilities: Conduct thorough pre-transport assessments to ensure the safe transport of critically ill infants. Provide neonatal stabilization and respiratory management during ground and fixed-wing transports. Collaborate closely with the transport team to ensure seamless and comprehensive care during transport.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate closely with neonatologists, nursing staff, respiratory therapists, and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care. Effectively communicate patient status, treatment plans, and changes to the interdisciplinary team.
• Education and Support: Provide education and support to families during both in-house care and transport, offering guidance on infant care, feeding, and developmental milestones. Offer mentorship and support to nursing staff, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Quality Improvement: Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and optimize neonatal care practices. Contribute to evidence-based practice projects and stay current on advancements in neonatal healthcare.

Work Schedule: PRN position requiring flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays, with a focus on providing in-house and transport coverage.

Additional Requirements:

Required: Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing with Neonatal Nurse Practitioner specialization. Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license. Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC). Minimum [1] years of experience in neonatal care, with expertise in neonatal stabilization and respiratory management. New graduates accepted with strong clinical skills.

Preferred: Experience working in a Level III NICU or similar neonatal care setting. Physical Requirements: Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Job Category: Clinical Care

Job Family: Advanced Practice Provider

Department: RCH NICU-Nursing

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Employee Type: PRN

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