Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - NICU Care Leader

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 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.