Neonatal Nurse Practitioner- FT

Baptist Health; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated neonatal nurse practitioner to join their Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This role involves providing exceptional care for newborns, assessing their health status, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes. With a commitment to compassionate care and a supportive environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of infants and their families. If you have a passion for neonatal care and are ready to contribute to a team of experts, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Requires advanced nursing degree and ARNP license.
• At least one year of NP NICU experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical and psychosocial status and formulate treatment plans.
• Provide compassionate care and maintain accurate patient documentation.
• Collaborate with healthcare disciplines to ensure quality care.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Treatment Planning

Therapeutic Communication

Collaboration with Healthcare Team

Education

MN, MSN, DNP, PhD, or DNS degree in nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Position Summary

The neonatal nurse practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse that helps with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments, and consultations in the NICU.

Baptist Health NICU

Exceptional Care for Exceptional Babies

At Baptist Health, we understand how emotional the birth process can be, especially when the unexpected happens. Our experts in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are prepared for the unexpected and are committed to providing dedicated, life-saving care around the clock to your newborn. We bring 45 years of compassionate experience as experts looking after infants in need of special treatment.

Work Location:

Baptist Health

Brookwood Hospital

2022 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama 35209

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients through interviews, health history, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies.
• Recognizes deviations from normal in physical assessments and works collaboratively to formulate treatment plans.
• Implements appropriate management based on laboratory results, physical assessments, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and admission and discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
• Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of patients.
• Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served, demonstrating necessary knowledge and skills.
• Creates a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
• Maintains awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves patient care issues to improve patient outcomes.
• Documents all patient interactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintains provision of preventive health services.
• Participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds.
• Performs detailed history and physical examinations, and documents inpatient H&P and discharge summaries (must be reviewed and countersigned by supervising medical staff within 24 hours; cannot substitute physician H&P).
• Writes or dictates reports and progress notes appropriately in the medical record.
• Triages patients effectively.
• Shares clinical expertise with professional and supportive personnel, collaborating with other healthcare disciplines to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Ensures compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Acts as a role model and resource for staff.
• Participates in reviewing and revising policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Establishes relationships with other health-related professionals within the community.
• Communicates effectively in both verbal and written forms with diverse populations, including physicians, staff, patients, and families.

Qualifications

Education/Training

MN, MSN, DNP, PhD, or DNS degree in nursing required.

Licensure/Certification

• ARNP license in the state.
• After July 1, 2006, applicants are required to have national advanced certification from an approved nursing specialty board.
• Current BLS certification required.

Additional Preferences

At least one year of NP NICU experience required.