Neonatal Night NP/PA: Frontline NICU Care

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

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.