Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in Northern, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in New Jersey seeks a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to care for neonates, infants and children up to one year. You will work with a multidisciplinary team under the neonatology physician, providing high-acuity assessments and family-centered, culturally sensitive care.

The APN will collaborate on evaluation, management, and education, ensuring adherence to best practices, and participating in research or quality improvement projects as directed.

Qualifications

• CDS and DEA certification.
• Current NRP and BLS certification.
• APN License and RN License held.
• One of: NNP with NICU RN experience; Primary Care Pediatric NP with inpatient APP experience; or Acute Care Pediatric NP with PICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and assessments of patients.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions in collaboration with a physician.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Perform procedures as necessary.
• Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families regarding treatment plans and health education.
• Stay current with medical best practices, guidelines, and regulations.
• Engage in continuing education and professional development activities.
• Participate in research or quality improvement projects as directed or needed.

Education

APN License

RN License

NRP Certification

BLS Certification

NNP Certification with NICU RN experience

Job description

Location: Newark, Belleville, Elizabeth

Shift: Days/Nights

Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner provides health care to neonates, infants and children up to one year of age. The NP provides care for critically ill premature and full-term infants with an emphasis placed on family centered culturally diverse sensitive care. In collaboration with the Neonatologist, the APP has daily responsibility for the assessment and management of patients in high and low acuity.

The Nurse Practitioner practices in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to provide a continuum of primary, acute and or subspecialty healthcare to their patients.

They enhance the quality of care through education and clinical practice utilizing advanced practice, knowledge and research.

General Requirements:

• CDS and DEA

• Current NRP and BLS certification

APN Specific Requirements:

• APN License

• RN License

• One of the following

  • NNP Certification with NICU RN experience

  • Primary Care Pediatric NP Certification with APP experience in an inpatient setting

  • Acute Care Pediatric NP Certification with PICU setting procedural experience as an APP

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time

• 3 x12s

• Days/Nights

• Rotating Holidays and Weekends

Essential Functions:

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and assessments of patients.

• Diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions in collaboration with a physician.

• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.

• Perform procedures as necessary.

• Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.

• Communicate effectively with patients and their families regarding treatment plans and health education.

• Stay current with medical best practices, guidelines, and regulations.

• Engage in continuing education and professional development activities.

• Participate in research or quality improvement projects as directed or needed.