Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Alabama seeks a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join our NICU team. You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop care plans, and collaborate with physicians to provide advanced neonatal care.

The role requires a Master of Nursing, RN and NP licenses, and NICU/NNP certification prerequisites; prior CVICU/ECMO experience is preferred. This is a regular full-time DAY shift at Baptist Medical Center South, central Alabama.

Qualifications

• Master degree in Nursing is required.
• Minimum 2 years’ related experience required.
• CVICU NP experience with ECMO is required for those in the NICU.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete, detailed histories and review patient records to develop status reports.
• Conduct physical examinations, make diagnoses, and review treatment options.
• Institute therapy, including drug therapy, and arrange emergency measures as directed by the physician.
• Arrange hospital admissions and discharges under physician direction; participate in rounds as needed.
• Provide patient and family education regarding medical care and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and care team to ensure high-quality neonatal care.

Skills

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Master of Nursing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org. Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.

Summary

The NP - Nurse Practitioner shall be responsible to perform tasks and procedures delegated by the collaborating Physician within their scope of practice. This individual will perform complete, detailed, and accurate histories, as well as to review patient records to develop comprehensive medical status reports. Additionally, the Nurse Practitioner will complete physical examinations, make diagnoses, and institute therapy, including drug therapy. This individual will also institute emergency measures and emergency treatment, arrange hospital admissions and discharges at the direction of the collaborating Physician, and to perform hospital rounds when needed. The Nurse Practitioner will provide instructions and guidance regarding medical care matters to patients. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience

• Master degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum 2 years’ related experience required.
• CVICU Nurse Practitioners require 2 years of ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) experience.

License / Certification

• Active RN license required, active Nurse Practitioner license required, BLS required, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) certification through National Certification Corporation (NCC) required for those in the NICU, Nurse Practitioner certification through American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) required in all other areas.
• Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) may be required based upon assigned department.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software. Strong team leadership skills, strong organization, interpersonal, and customer relations skills. Must be able to meet strict deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, and excellent organizational skills. Must be able to complete multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to remain calm in difficult situations. Strong written and oral communication skills, proficient computer skills, proven track record of successful performance. Ability to understand complex multifactor situations and bring appropriate solutions. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. Ability to observe, assesses, and record work, safety and infection control standards.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center South

Job

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner NP - Nurse Practitioner

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)