Neonatal NP: Clinical Leader & Mentor

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo seeks a Nurse Practitioner - Neonatal to manage patient care in a neonatal unit, collaborating with physicians and the care team to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment for newborns. The role requires a Master's degree in Nursing, Mississippi APRN licensure, and national certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.

You will perform health assessments, order tests, develop care plans, educate families, and mentor other

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing is required.
• Mississippi APRN license and national Neonatal NP certification are required.
• Must have or be actively pursuing the necessary licensure and certifications within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Completes health assessments in a newborn area (patient histories and physical exams).
• Orders, collects, and interprets relevant laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
• Formulates and implements comprehensive newborn care plans based on patient assessments.
• Plans include patient/family education, prescriptions, additional labs/tests, and therapies.
• Ensures complete documentation of patient assessments and care plans.
• Coaches and mentors other nurse practitioners.
• Serves on nursing councils or committees to improve patient care or work area.
• Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.

Skills

APRN procedures

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

MS nursing regulations

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Mississippi APRN licence

National Neonatal NP certification

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo seeks a Nurse Practitioner - Neonatal to manage patient care in a neonatal unit, collaborating with physicians and the care team to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment for newborns. The role requires a Master's degree in Nursing, Mississippi APRN licensure, and national certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.

You will perform health assessments, order tests, develop care plans, educate families, and mentor other