NP - Neonatology

Details

Client Name
Beacon Medical Group

Job Type
Permanent

Offering
Advanced Practice

Profession
NP

Specialty
Neonatology

Job ID
20327497


Shift Details

Shift
Full Time Days

Scheduled Hours
40


Job Order Details

Start Date
06/04/2026


Job Description
Reports to the Executive Director of Women's and Children's Services or designee. Responsible for the coordination and delivery of primary care to critically ill newborn patients (under the supervision of neonatologists). Provides clinical and administrative assistance to Neonatal Services Department programs (i.e., transport, outreach education, research and staff education).

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS
• MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Coordinates and delivers primary care to critically ill newborn patients (under supervision of Neonatologists and the Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Practitioners) by:
• Completing an admission H & P, including maternal history, physical examination, determination of diagnosis, and a initial plan of care after consultation with the neonatologists.
• Maintaining an awareness of high risk antepartum patients and providing supportive nursing care when necessary before delivery.
• Attending high risk deliveries as necessary, providing initial stabilization including any necessary procedures such as intubation, umbilical line placement and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Participating in transports of high risk infants as the lead transport nurse.
• Provides assistance and support to parents of critically ill newborns by communicating the plan of care and the infant's progress.
• Conducting regular rounds of patients and participating with a daily progress note which is countersigned by the Neonatologist. Collaborates with the Neonatologist or the Nurse Practitioner to electronically implement orders.
• Participating in weekly Interdisciplinary Discharge Rounds and assisting with referrals and information dissemination to appropriate agencies and personnel.
• Maintaining related records and statistical data and preparing reports as needed.
• Providing clinical care to high risk newborns, including umbilical arterial and venous insertions, PICC line insertions, intubations, lumbar punctures, needle aspiration of pneumothorax, pig tail chest tube insertion, arterial and venous punctures, and insertion of percutaneous intravenous central catheters under the direction of Neonatalogist or Nurse Practitioner credentialed to perform these procedures.
• Participating in educating and assisting staff nurses in the proper techniques crucial to the care of the newborn in the delivery room, the NICU or during the transport process.

Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department by:
• Assisting with research projects related to the care of high risk newborns.
• Completing other job-related duties and projects as assigned.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:
• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains licenses and certifications as required.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR), Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way:
• Leverage innovation everywhere.
• Cultivate human talent.
• Embrace performance improvement.
• Build greatness through accountability.
• Use information to improve and advance.
• Communicate clearly and continuously.


Client Details

Address
710 N Niles Ave

City
South Bend

State
IN

Zip Code
46617