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Form of workWhat we’re looking for in you
Required:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Eligibility to obtain prescriptive writing authority and the successful completion of obtaining such authority within 3 months of the beginning date of this employment from Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- Current RN and Advanced Practice licenses in the state of Minnesota (if working in MN)
- Current RN and Advanced Practice licenses in the state if Wisconsin (if working in WI)
- Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner through National Certification Corporation (NCC)
- Current BLS through American Heart Association or American Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer & Health Care Provider)
- Current NRP through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Preferred:
- Master's degree in nursing
- STABLE Program Instructor
- NRP Instructor
The skills/experience you bring as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Required:
- Experience: Pediatric or neonatal nursing experience and at least 2 years' experience in a level II/III NICU position
- Knowledge: Must possess clinical knowledge and expertise in management of critically ill neonates including: resuscitation and stabilization, admission and triage. The work of NNP consistently exercises a high degree of discretion and independent judgment in analyzing, interpreting, and making inferences from comprehensive physical assessment of the newborn/infant, as well as from laboratory, radiographic, and clinical reports
- Should possess proficient technical skills in intubation, umbilical line catheterization, chest tube placement. Should be able to develop individualized plan of care and knowledge of ongoing management of critical neonates including: management of respiratory fluids and electrolytes, infection, cardiovascular
- A comprehensive understanding of common neonatal disease processes, including identification and treatment, clinical procedural and physical examination is essential
- Collaborative skills: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner are a part of an interdisciplinary team, hence they require this skill to work collaboratively with other nurses and allied healthcare professionals in providing patient care to infants
- Communication skills: They require effective writing and oral communication skills to provide education and counseling to parents and care-givers
- Interpersonal skills: Neonatal Nurse Practitioners require this skill for establishing rapport and building relationship with parents and families whose infants are in NICU, as well as other nursing staff
Preferred:
- Minimum of 3 years Level III work experience as a NNP
The purpose of the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
As a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner you will function as a collaborating partner of the Neonatologists and Pediatricians in directing and managing the patient care needs of all newborns within Lakeview Hospital. The NNP works collaboratively with the ER physicians/PAs to help establish access, draw blood, assist with management, or consult on the care of newborns and infants up to 28 days of life. The NNP functions in an advanced practice role and is responsible for complete daily management of Level II patients in collaboration with a sponsoring physician(s). The NNP has responsibility for the assessment and management of newborn patients including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and daily implementation and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care. The NNP is responsible for participating in the continuing education and staff development within the Women's Center.
