NNP, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Neonatology - PRN

CHRISTUS St. Vincent; Beaumont (TX); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CHRISTUS St. Vincent Health System in Beaumont, TX seeks a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide autonomous primary and acute neonatal care across settings.

You will manage undifferentiated symptoms and established diagnoses, perform histories, exams, and order tests, prescribe medications, and coordinate referrals to optimize newborn health. The ideal candidate holds Texas nursing licensure, a DEA license, BLS from the American Heart Association, NRP certification, and prior neonatal

Qualifications

• Current Licensure through the Texas Board of Nursing.
• DEA license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment.
• BLS obtained from the American Heart Association.
• NRP Certification.
• Previous neonatal experience required.

Responsabilités

• Provide comprehensive neonatal care across settings from birth to discharge.
• Take histories, perform physical examinations, and assess newborn health.
• Order, perform, supervise, and interpret laboratory and imaging studies; prescribe medications.
• Coordinate referrals and care plans for newborns and families.

Connaissances

Neonatal care experience

Autonomous practice

Critical thinking

Interprofessional collaboration

Formation

Texas Board of Nursing licensure

DEA license

BLS – American Heart Association

NRP Certification

Description du poste

NNPs are members of the health delivery system, practicing autonomously in diverse areas along the wellness-illness continuum in which direct primary and acute care is provided across settings. NNPs diagnose and treat patients with undifferentiated symptoms as well as those with established diagnoses. NNPs provide initial, ongoing, and comprehensive care, including taking complete histories; providing physical examinations and other health assessment and screening activities; and diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with acute and chronic illnesses and diseases. This includes ordering, performing, supervising, and interpreting laboratory and imaging studies; prescribing medication and durable medical equipment; and making appropriate referrals for patients and families. NNP care includes health promotion, disease prevention, health education, and counseling as well as the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. NNPs are prepared to practice across the continuum, providing primary, acute, chronic, and critical care to neonates and infants to age 1 year. In addition, NNPs select and perform clinically indicated advanced diagnostic and therapeutic invasive procedures.

Requirements

• Current Licensure through the Texas Board of Nursing
• Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment
• BLS obtained by the American Heart Association
• NRP Certification
• Previous neonatal experience required

Work Type

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