Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Job Summary This position serves as a consultant, clinician, licensed independent practitioner, and educator within the Newborn Intensive Care Unit. This position demonstrates clinical expertise and in-depth knowledge in the care and education for neonatal conditions and problems. This position serves as an educator to nursing staff, nurse practitioner students, and patients' families. This position also serves as a consultant to pediatric interns and neonatology fellows. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law. Responsibilities Assesses, plans and prioritizes clinical care needs for all patients in the NICU. Demonstrates ability to perform clinical privileges as defined on University of Utah Health Hospital and Clinics Neonatal Nurse Practitioner clinical privileges application. Coordinates and evaluates the clinical treatment of patients with attending neonatologist on a daily basis. Collaborates and makes referrals to consulting medical services to provide treatment for patients in NICU. Functions as a resource and preceptor for nurse practitioner students in training. Functions as a resource and consultant for residents and neonatology fellows during their NICU rotations. Provides antenatal consultation and education to families in labor and delivery that will require NICU services. Provides clinical summary and review of patient medical history to referring community providers upon discharge. Problem Solving Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above. Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills. Demonstrated ability to function as an educator to NICU staff. Ability to provide care to high risk neonatal-perinatal patients and their families. Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served. Disclaimer This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Comments Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation. This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients. Minimum Qualifications Current APRN and Controlled Substance licenses in the State of Utah. Current National Certification Corporation (NCC) certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) instructor or provider status. Current DEA license with a Utah practice address. Preferred Master's degree in Nursing with emphasis in neonatal practitioner/clinical specialty or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Utah