Advanced Practice Nurse-NICU

Champions the use of available resources to ensure nursing care is efficient, effective, safe, and delivered with compassion, in line with current practice standards. Facilitates collaborative decision-making and upholds professional independence by contributing departmental perspectives to executive decisions and ensuring staff are updated on activities at the executive level. Assists with development, implementation and management of annual capital/operating and personnel (FTE) budget for unit. Uses resources effectively and manages expenses to meet financial goals of department. Models and fosters an environment of professionalism and employee engagement on the unit. Ensures competent and sufficient number of staff to meet patient care needs, which includes hiring, orientation, retention, and employee satisfaction. As delegated, ensures that new skill training and ongoing competency verification is completed annually by providing mentorship and professional educational opportunities. Evaluates staff competency through use of performance reviews and peer reviews. Coordinates performance and compliance with patient safety initiatives, federal, state and other regulatory bodies such as Joint Commission, OSHA, CMS, DOPL, and other unit specific accrediting and certifying bodies. Facilitates use of resources by nursing staff such as nurse practitioners, other expanded role RNs, and other specialty roles. Serves as an exemplary figure for employees, promoting the integration of Healing Commitments and Healing Connections within all facets of providing patient care. Partners with physicians at the unit level to achieve clinical, operational, and service goals. Supports the Nurse Director in overseeing, organizing, and facilitating the activities of student nurses. Supports staff participation in outside community organizations such as volunteer health clinics, health fairs and advisory boards for not-for-profit organizations.

Leadership Communication Problem-solving Financial acumen Clinical knowledge Resource management Patient safety Mentorship Community outreach Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (degree will be verified). Current Nursing License to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers. Must complete Intermountain Health’s required leadership training and development courses within one year of accepting this leadership position.