Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Lakeside Hospital - NICU Level III

100 LCMC Health; Bethesda (MD); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

100 LCMC Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Neonatal care in Bethesda, Maryland. This role involves collaboration with health staff to provide advanced clinical care to critically ill neonates, demonstrating skills in various critical procedures.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s in Nursing as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and possess at least 1–2 years of experience in a level III NICU.

Qualifikationen

• 1 to 2 years NNP in level III NICU.

Aufgaben

• Provides advanced clinical care to critically ill neonates.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates medical and nursing care.
• Documents and retrieves patient information using computer applications.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge of APRN procedures

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Computer skills for data entry

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Nursing – Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal (NNP) utilizes advanced education and training in the care of neonates, enhancing the practice and quality of care for critically ill neonates. The NNP works in collaboration with other staff and managers in the planning, implementing and evaluation of medical and nursing care under approved protocols in accordance with the appropriate policies, procedures and NNP Scope of Practice.

Work Shift

24‑hour shifts, variable hours (United States of America).

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced clinical care to critically ill neonates.
• Works in collaboration with other staff and managers in the planning, implementing and evaluation of medical and nursing care under approved protocols.
• Documents and retrieves patient information using computer applications.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years NNP in level III NICU.
• Master’s degree in Nursing – Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.

Licenses and Certifications

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) – Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Registered Nursing License – Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner – Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• National Certification Corporation (NCC) – Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.
• American Academy of Pediatrics – Basic Life Support.
• American Heart Association – Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
• Health Care Provider Basic Life Support.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of APRN procedures specific to the role: chest tube placement, endotracheal intubation, lumbar puncture, needle thoracotomy, percutaneous central line placement, peripheral artery puncture and cannulation, removal of thoracotomy tube, suprapubic bladder aspiration, umbilical artery catheterization, umbilical vein catheterization, and ventricular catheter reservoir aspiration.
• Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Proficient with Windows‑style applications and keyboard use.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.

General Job Summary

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.