Neonatal NP in Tupelo — Lead Pediatric Care

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join the Department of Pediatrics. You will provide direct patient care in the newborn/neonatal area in collaboration with a physician and in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities include health assessments, orders and diagnostic testing, care planning, family education, and thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Nursing.
• Mississippi APRN license and national Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification required.
• Candidates may be considered if they will meet requirements within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Completes health assessments in newborns (history and physical exams).
• Orders, collects, and interprets relevant lab and diagnostic tests.
• Formulates and implements care plans for newborn patients including education and prescriptions.
• Ensures complete documentation of assessments and plans; mentors nursing staff.

Skills

APRN procedures

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

MS nursing regulations

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join the Department of Pediatrics. You will provide direct patient care in the newborn/neonatal area in collaboration with a physician and in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities include health assessments, orders and diagnostic testing, care planning, family education, and thorough documentation.