Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital seeks a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive care for critically ill neonates, collaborating with neonatology physicians and the care team. The role includes participating in teaching, research projects, and division initiatives for quality improvement.

You will work in an advanced NICU setting with opportunities for professional development and family-centered care, contributing to outcomes for our youngest patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with families and team members.
• Proficient in basic computer tasks and documentation.
• Advanced assessment and critical thinking in neonatal care.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive neonatal health assessments and plans for infants and young adults.
• Orders and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Documents care plans daily and coordinates with the care team.
• Collaborates with attending physicians and other providers in inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
• Participates in research projects and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Neonatal NP

Job description

Posting Note: Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s Neonatology division ranks #20 in the US News and World Report and for the 5th year has ranking in multiple medical specialties.

We are proud to be Arizona’s only children’s hospital and one of only 22 designated children’s hospitals in the U.S. Phoenix Children’s also consistently ranks on the Becker’s Hospital Review list of the 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare and was named the 2018 Exceptional Innovator and Business of the Year by the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce.

Our Advanced Practice Providers work collaboratively with the Neonatologist providing comprehensive care for the most critically ill and convalescing neonates and their families, following established, evidenced based practice. Our Neonatal NP and PA-C are encouraged to participate in research projects, divisional QI, and have the opportunity to participate in teaching. Team members have ample opportunity for personal growth while collaborating with other providers to improve care and outcomes for our patient population.

This new and fast-growing division at Phoenix Children’s currently includes 4 facilities: - 49 bed AAP designation Level 4 referral NICU with plans for expansion - 72 bed Level 3 delivery center - 28 bed Level 2 delivery center - 12 bed level 2 delivery center with an expansion to a 60 bed Level 3 NICU in a brand-new mother-baby tower to open in the future. All subspecialties work collaboratively within the NICUs and the delivery center NICUs offer opportunities to attend high-risk deliveries and perform procedures within their scope of practice. Services include, but not limited to, ECMO, HFOV, iNO, and whole-body cooling.

This position works in collaboration with the attending physicians and works within their scope of practice to provide excellent clinical care for patients. Plays a critical role in the patient family medical team. Professional who may practice in hospital’s inpatient and/or outpatient setting.

Position Duties

• Conducts comprehensive health history, physical assessments and plans for infants, children and young adults with acute and chronic health conditions. Utilizes advanced assessment skills to manage a cohort of patients.
• Orders and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, and performs other therapeutic or corrective measures to treat illness and improve health status.
• Formulates family centered plan of care. Performs daily documents as necessary. Collaborated and coordinated care with other team members.
• Collects data and analyzes when necessary.
• Performs any needed advanced procedures that are associated with their credentialing process DOP.
• Utilizes the most up to date and evidence based practice for plan of care and able to alter the plan according to family needs and effectiveness or plan.
• Serves as an educational resource to patient/family/ nursing staff/ provider team and other health care teams as needed.
• Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, certifying body renewals, seeking educational offerings when available, and participates in the professional development of others which may include Advanced Practice Provider students, Residents and Medical Students. Acts as a preceptor/mentor for those new in department.
• Demonstrates commitment to patient safety by bring up concerns in appropriate manner, reporting through appropriate channels, and ensuring change of practice when necessary. Demonstrates shared accountability of safe practice.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.

Education

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement?

• 1. Master’s or Doctorate degree from an Accreditation Commission for Nursing (ACEN) and/or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited graduate school of nursing in Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program.

Special Skills

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement?

• 1. Excellent interpersonal skills, strong verbal communication, and basic computer skills.

Additional Requirements

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement?

• 1. Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association or obtained by start date.
• 2. Current NRP and PALS certification or obtained by start date.
• 3. Current State of Arizona certification as a Nurse Practitioner or obtained by start date.
• 4. National board certification to match area of education.

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• 1. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly
• 2. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
• 3. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
• 4. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Constantly
• 5. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly
• 6. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Occasionally
• 7. Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
• 8. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently
• 9. Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
• 10. Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly
• 11. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
• 12. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly
• 13. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Occasionally
• 14. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
• 15. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently
• 16. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
• 17. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
• 18. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
• 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
• 20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
• 21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
• 22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
• 23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable

I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirements and occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree