APP NP Neonatal Nocturnist

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Neonatal Nightshift Nocturnist for Bell Hospital in Kansas City. The role focuses on delivering high-quality NICU care during night hours, coordinating medical plans and ensuring patient safety in collaboration with neonatology colleagues.

Ideal candidates hold an APRN or PA credential with NICU experience, and will participate in ongoing quality improvements and compliance with Joint Commission standards.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant or Master Degree Nursing from accredited APN program.
• Doctor of Nursing Practice from accredited APN program.
• Previous Neonatal ICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide neonatal care in the NICU following standards and collaborate with supervising physicians.
• Evaluate neonatal health problems and request consults as needed.
• Educate families about preventive care and treatment plans for neonates.
• Document evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate coding and billing documentation and participate in quality improvement.
• Collaborate with the inter-disciplinary team and report to Program/Medical Directors as needed.

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant

Master Degree in Nursing (APRN)

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Job description

Position Title APP NP Neonatal Nocturnist Nights - Full Time Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest: The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Neonatal manages health problems and coordinates health care for neonatal patients in an expanded coverage model in the NICU. According to their practice specialty, these APPs deliver patient care and medical services to individuals and families by utilizing standards of care in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations to assess health status, diagnose medical conditions, develop medical plan of care, implement treatments and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with collaborative/sponsoring physician as described in a Collaborative Practice Agreement.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and technical competencies of the Neonatal Department and Neonatal ICU.
• Able to evaluate medical problems of clients in the assigned practice setting and appropriately requests consults to other specialties when indicated.
• Provides education to patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications pertinent to the neonatal patient’s condition.
• Creates diagnostically appropriate treatment plans Documents all medical evaluation, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations consistent with NCQA, The Joint Commission, state regulatory standards and evidenced-based standards of care.
• Maintains documentation compliance for appropriate coding and billing.
• Facilitates evaluation of records by physician(s), peers and quality standards according to protocols and receives and implements constructive directives.
• May refer complex and high priority cases to collaborating physician with regards to complicated diagnostic problems, serious illness, complicated therapeutic problems and re-evaluation of chronic conditions.
• Provides medical and emergency interventions appropriate to the client’s needs; prescribes and monitors medications appropriate to the diagnosis; orders and monitors the appropriateness of emergency interventions.
• Maintains collegiality with all members of the inter-disciplinary team.
• Utilizes appropriate chain-of-command and communicates with specialty practice Program Director, APP Director and Medical Director of any clinical issue and contributes to quality improvement or process improvement as necessary.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant OR Master Degree Nursing from accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing for APRNs.
• OR Doctor of Nursing Practice from accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing for APRNs.
• Previous Neonatal ICU experience.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - State Board of Nursing Copy of the current advance practice license for the State of Kansas and/or Missouri (depending on practice locations).
• OR Licensed Physician Assistant (PA) - State Board of Healing Arts Copy of the current advance practice license for the State of Kansas and/or Missouri (depending on practice locations).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-54595

Important information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail]. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.