Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Our client, a small hospital located in North Central NM, about 45 mins from Santa Fe, has a need for an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join their team.

• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination.
• Documents patient care performed, assessments made, and orders given.
• Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies.
• Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations, and care.
• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions, including use of prescriptive authority and referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health and wellness, treatment options, and community resources.
• Provides care in the context of promoting age- and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision making, and the right to self-determination.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum education:

Graduate of a program in discipline required.

Certifications:

Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)

Experience, Education and Licensure:

• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• Must have prior NNP experience.
• Current RN & NP licensure in New Mexico.
• Licensure/recognition by the appropriate state agencies.
• Prescriptive Authority by the appropriate state agency, as may be required for practice.
• Specialty organization certification preferred (or required, is so specified by state.)
• Current NRP certifications are required.

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