Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Per Diem (NURSE PRACT PD)

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

To provide independent advanced level nurse practitioner clinical expertise to patients and their families on an on-going basis. This includes the management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and specialty protocols (e.g., chemotherapy) as defined by standardized procedures or independently based on licensure. This may include non-invasive or invasive procedures, surgical procedures, including operative first assist per approved standardized procedures as identified by the list available on the Medical Staff Office. Patient management decisions are independent where appropriate after assessment of the patient and interdependent with consultation with an attending or other member of the team. NPs are expected to act as an expert resource person for health care providers including nurses, residents and other ancillary staff. Provides patient care in a team-based care environment to a diversified patient population. Applies knowledge, experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least one (1) year experience as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License
• California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restriction
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate within 3 months of hire
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• National NP board certification in aligned specialty with the practice area
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 7 days of hire
• Graduation with a master's degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
• Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Judgement skills to effectively meet the needs of patients
• Self-direction and organizational skills to function in an independent role
• Ability to meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) or more years of experience as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in a Level III or IV NICU

Key Responsibilities:

• 90% - Clinical Practice
• 10% - Other Professional Activity

Department Overview:

UC Davis Health is at the forefront of incorporating Advanced Practice Providers (APP) as part of interprofessional care teams to support increasing numbers of complex care patients. APPs are vital parts of the multidisciplinary hospital based teams caring for our patients in specialty care throughout the UC Davis Health system.

Department Specific Job Scope:

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner will care for neonatal patients with congenital anomalies, birth asphyxia, respiratory distress, preterm delivery, meconium aspiration, pulmonary hypertension and any other conditions that require admission to the NICU. The role of the Neonatal NP is to facilitate multi-disciplinary care through interaction with patients, housestaff, attendings and nurses. Patient care provided includes but not limited to, initiating appropriate consultations and referrals, accurate patient evaluation and care, follow-up evaluations; and patient care planning, care education, and coordination of care.

Position Information:

Salary or Pay Range: $122.27 Salary Frequency: Hourly Salary Grade: 120 UC Job Title: NURSE PRACT PD UC Job Code: Number of Positions: 1 Appointment Type: Staff: Per Diem Percentage of Time: 20 % Shift (Work Schedule): Variable, Day/Night, 12-hours Location: Main Hospital (HSP001) Union Representation: NX-Nurses Benefits Eligible: No