Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Per Diem

Job Duties

Criteria

Based Job Description

Job Title: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Reports to: Medical Director of NICU LEVEL II; Nurse Manager NICU LEVEL II

Job Code: , (Per Diem) Approved by: Nursing Director, Birth Center

Department: Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU LEVEL II) Approval Date: September 2021

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner/Clinician program

Master's degree in nursing

Experience: Minimum of two years of experience and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) experience in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

Current License to practice nursing in the state of Minnesota

Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner through NCC.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Able to diagnose, prescribe medications and interventions, order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests, coordinate the interdisciplinary health care team, plan and coordinate patients' discharge, rehabilitation, home health care and follow-up while ensuring continuity of care within the hospital setting.

Able to perform procedures within their scope and realm of their collaboration agreement with their physician partner.

Must demonstrate current procedural competence.

Able to be flexible to work within a smaller team and be engaged in unit development and education.

PREFERRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: N/A

Experience: N/A

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification: N/A

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: N/A

POSITION

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner functions as an associate of the

supervising group of Neonatologists in coordinating the patient care

needs of the high-risk newborns within Regions Hospital. The NNP

functions in an advanced practice provider role, responsible for

complete 24 hour/day and 7 days/week management of the NICU LEVEL II

patients. The practitioner has responsibility for assessment and

management of patients including diagnostic and therapeutic

interventions and daily implementation and evaluation of an

appropriate plan of care. The NNP is also a participant in and

contributor to continuing education and staff development within

perinatal services as well as involvement in outreach programs

provided to outlying hospitals.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND TASKS: Percentage

Of Time:

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1. Responsible for the primary care of neonates (age 0 to 30 days) in the NICU LEVEL II 25%
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a. Performs complete history: elicits records and interprets a complete health history to include all obstetrical, medical, family and psychosocial needs.

b. Performs a complete newborn physical examination, assessment of gestational age and can distinguish between normal and abnormal findings.

c. Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as necessary. Orders appropriate lab tests and x-rays. Interprets findings and consults with physicians as needed.

d. Based on physical examination and other data, formulates, and implements a plan of care with expected outcomes. Formulates and documents a problem list in accordance with the plan of care. Evaluates and revises daily, the plan as needed. Records patient history, plan of care, orders, and progress notes, as needed, which included ongoing evaluation and treatments. Participates in department team talks and daily patient safety huddles and rounds.

e. Writes prescriptions as needed in accordance with the Minnesota Board of nursing guidelines.

Communicates with the attending physician, parents, nursing staff and other members of the health care team appropriate information about the newborn's diagnosis, plan of care and prognosis.

Orders, interprets, and evaluates initial diagnostic tests to identify and assess infant's clinical problems and health care needs.

Provides complex care coordination, which includes managing a variety of ancillary services, pre-operative plans, discharge planning, and clinician referrals. Provides clinical direction to nursing staff regarding the continued care of patients. Follows through with nursing staff to ensure patient receives recommended care.

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1. Supports education to and is a resource for the perinatal staff and outlying hospitals 25%
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Initiates and participates in quality improvement activities and data collection to evaluate and improve patient care outcomes.

Initiates and facilitates Nursing research projects.

Serves as a liaison and resource person regarding neonatal issues and care. Serves as a

resource to nursing staff while providing continuing staff education and participating in staff development.

Participates in teaching the, NRP and STABLE programs.

Assumes responsibility for maintaining certification and competence in clinical practice.

Continue professional development through attendance at meetings and conferences and CEU programs.

Maintains membership in professional organizations.

Participates in annual evaluation of job performance.

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1. Understands the concept of and is committed to Regions Hospital Mission and Vision by demonstrating behaviors consistent with the Mission and Vision Statements 25%
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Daily contact with patient's families providing updates on plan of care, treatment, test results and answering any questions they may have.

Maintains professional accountability.

Recognizes and understands the influence of culture, belief and family systems in improving and maintaining health.

Participates in the team approach for health care.

Serves as the patient/family advocate.

Models accountability by adapting to changes in health care, independently seeking learning opportunities, sharing knowledge, seeking out information about unit activities, demonstrating awareness and support of decisions made by the NICU LEVEL II and hospital groups.

Recognizes and affirms the contribution of co-workers.

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1. Attends all high-risk deliveries and monitors high-risk infant care in NICU LEVEL II and Newborn observation 25%
n

Provides delivery room neonatal resuscitation and stabilization, involving observation, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Communicates in a professional manner with the delivering provider, obstetric nurse. and parents of the infant regarding identified cares/needs.

Will attend all deliveries where requested with support of NICU LEVEL II RN or NRP trained obstetric RN.

Facilitates the transfer of neonates to/from other hospitals.

ORGANIZATIONAL

EXPECTATIONS:

Values

All

team members are expected to demonstrate our values:

Excellence:

We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve.

Compassion:

We care and show empathy and respect for each person.

Partnership:

We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve.

Integrity:

We are open and honest, and we keep our commitments.

We

are committed to living our values. That means our patients and

families can expect certain things from each of us:

They

can expect us to be their partner and treat them with dignity and

respect. They can expect us to listen carefully and give good, timely

information. They can expect us to do our best to provide affordable,

coordinated, high quality care and services that are easy to find and

simple to use. They can expect safe, clean spaces. And they can

expect that we will do our very best to earn their trust by being

open and honest, and keeping our word.

Additional

Expectations:

Complies

with safety instructions, observe safe work practices, provides

input on safety issues and promotes a safe work environment.

Maintains

regular and timely attendance

Protects

confidentiality

Demonstrates

participation in and support of the organization's Corporate

Integrity Program by participating in compliance-related education

and training and complying with the organization's policies and

procedures.

Timely

completion of all mandatory education and organizational

requirements (i.e. licensure/certification, Employee Health and

Wellness requirements, annual training, etc.)

POPULATION

SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

X Yes No Does this employee have direct patient contact?

If

"Yes," departments will need to determine the appropriate

competencies in their areas for their specific patient populations.

Examples of items that can be

included are:

*Identifies

expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or

situation specific to the needs of the population served.

*Communicates

effectively with patients, families and team members.

*Integrates

practices that supports patient safety, acknowledges variations in

populations served.

*Anticipates

the needs of the population served as well as the unique

characteristics of the communities served.

*Anticipates

the needs of the population in providing cultural responsive care and

develops an individualized plan for patients and families.

LEADERSHIP

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Please

describe the degree to which the position directs the work of others

or coordinates workflow of a clinic, department or functional area.

If applicable, indicate the number of people and the titles for which

this position directly and/or indirectly directs the work of others

or coordinates workflow.

None

PHYSICAL

REQUIREMENTS:

Please

list any physical requirements necessary

to the performance of this job (e.g. lifting, carrying, stretching,

sitting or standing for long periods of time). Please specify

details such as number of pounds expected to lift, number of hours

must be on feet, etc.

Physical:

Hearing,

seeing, touching

Mental:

Adaptability,

analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision-making, dependability,

judgement, memorizing, reading, social skills, speaking, stress

control, writing

Standing

n
• up to 4/hours per day
n

Walking

n
• up to 1/hour per day
n

Sitting

n
• up to 3/hours per day
n

The

following are performed on an occasional basis (1% - 33% of time):

Lifting,

Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Climbing, Balancing, Bending, Twisting,

Rotating, Reaching

Lifting

of 10-24lbs, Carrying 20-24 lbs., Reaching above shoulder, Reaching

below shoulder

The

following are performed frequently (34%-66% of time):

Lifting

of <10 lbs., Carrying of <10 lbs., Reaching at shoulder

ENVIRONMENTAL

CONDITIONS:

Please

list unusual environmental conditions, if any (e.g. extremely cramped

quarters, noise, fumes, gases, extreme heat/cold, etc.).

No

extreme conditions, 99% inside, 1% outside

EQUIPMENT:

Please

list the equipment used in this position.

IncubatorsVentilators

(Alladin)

Heart

monitorsOtoscopes

OximetersStethoscope

LaryngoscopesCentral

line trays

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Minimum Education Required

Associate Degree

Minimum Experience Required

2 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55101

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

Job Benefits

Not specified