Per Diem Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Per Diem Neonatal Nurse PractitionerThe Advanced Practice Provider APP will manage the mid level provider team. This role combines advanced clinical practice with educational and administrative responsibilities to ensure the delivery of high-quality care to our neonatal patients. The APP will be instrumental in managing the midlevel-providers and also guiding the NICU team, enhancing clinical practices, and fostering a culture of learning and professional development. In this role, the candidate provides coordination, and assurance of comprehensive nursing care using nursing process and evidence based practice.Certification and Licensure:APN licenseMaster’s degree in Nursing MSN with a specialization in Neonatal Nurse Practitioner NNP or equivalentLicence Registered Professional Nurse with current NJ state licenseCDS and DEA,Certifications National certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner NNP-BC from an accredited certifying body,Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in a Level 3 NICU, with at least 2 years in a leadership or educational role,CPR certification NRP and BLS certification,Essential Functions:Provides medical care and treatment to neonates in the critical care setting under the direction of a NeonatologistResponsible for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of newborn/neonatal care delivered to patients who present to the NICU, Labor and Delivery Unit and Mother Baby UnitPerforms physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and interprets laboratory studies and performs billingSkills Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking abilitiesExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to work effectively in a high-stress environmentProficient in electronic health record EHR systems and documentationPrescribes appropriate interventions and medicationsUtilizes protocols and nursing care practice for neonates and newborn patientsDiscusses cases with obstetrician and neonatologistProvides education to patients and parents