Nurse Practitioner - Neonatology

Job Description

The responsibilities of this position include providing both direct and indirect patient care to neonates within Level III and Level II NICUs.

Location and Facilities

• Grand Rapids, Michigan: 15-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Muskegon, Michigan: 8-bed Level II Special Care Nursery

Responsibilities

The incumbent will collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams comprising physicians, nurses, and therapists. Additionally, the role entails participating in the teaching and mentoring of junior providers and trainees, as well as documenting patient care and clinical activities within the Epic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. Engagement in quality improvement initiatives and clinical research, as necessary, is expected. The candidate will also support community health programs related to neonatal care and is required to maintain up-to-date licensure and certifications.

Qualifications

• Board Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (by the time of commencement)
• REQUIRED: Relevant clinical experience
• (Please note in the "Additional Submission Details" field)
• HIGHLY PREFERRED: Active Michigan License
• REQUIRED: Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration
• REQUIRED: Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications

Certification Requirements

• ACLS
• BLS
• Board Certification
• DEA registration

State License Requirements

Michigan

Additional License Requirements

Board certification in the specialty of Neonatology prior to employment, supported by fellowship training.