Per Diem Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Per Diem Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name: Pediatric APP's - CBMC

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $57.69 - $91.34 per hour

Job Overview:

The 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 license
• Masters degree in Nursing MSN with a specialization in Neonatal Nurse Practitioner NNP or equivalent
• Licensure Registered Professional Nurse with current NJ state license
• CDS 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 Neonatologist
• Responsible 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 Unit
• Performs physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and interprets laboratory studies and performs billing
• Skills Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a high-stress environment
• Proficient in electronic health record EHR systems and documentation
• Prescribes appropriate interventions and medications
• Utilizes protocols and nursing care practice for neonates and newborn patients
• Discusses cases with obstetrician and neonatologist
• Provides education to patients and parents