Advanced Practice Nurse, Neonatal FICN

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, NJ seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse to participate under the Neonatology program leadership and collaborate with the Mother‑Baby Unit, NICU, and Labor & Delivery teams to provide primary care for high-risk newborns.

The APN will work under the Director of Neonatology with Attending Neonatologist and Nursing leadership, following hospital policies and NJ APN standards; BLS and NRP are required.

Qualifications

• Certified Advanced Practice Nurse in New Jersey with a Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Current NJ APN licensure is required and BLS/NRP are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care for high-risk newborns in Neonatology units, Mother‑Baby, NICU, and Labor & Delivery.
• Collaborate with Director of Neonatology, Attending Neonatologist, Nurse Manager, and nursing staff in a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

APN Certification NJ

Job description

The primary purpose of the Advanced Practice Nurse position is to participate under the administrative, clinical direction and leadership of the Director of the Neonatology Program and in collaborative relationship in the (Mother-Baby Unit), Neonatal Intensive Care Units (FICN and FIN Nurseries), Labor and Delivery areas with the other healthcare providers. Interacts collaboratively with the nurses and other multidisciplinary team members. Duties are to provide primary care for the high-risk newborn infants in these locations in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures of the hospital and the New Jersey State Advanced Nurse Practice Act.

Participates under the direction of the Director of Neonatology and in a collaborative relationship with Attending Neonatologist, Nurse Manager and Nursing staff in the Intensive Care and Intermediate Care Nurseries and Labor and Delivery Room. Interacts in a collaborative way with a multidisciplinary team as well as with community agencies including DCP&P and community nursing services.

Measurement-criteria are "as observed by the Director of Neonatology in collaboration with the Chief APN of the Hospital" for all performance standards, unless otherwise indicated.

Qualifications

Certified as Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of New Jersey with a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Nursing. Currently licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of New Jersey. At least two (2) years of related nursing experience required. BLS and NRP required.