NNP - Neonatology - Fargo, ND

Essentia Health; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

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Job summary

Essentia Health in Fargo, ND is seeking a Neonatology practitioner to care for newborns in a busy Level III NICU. You will work independently and with a team of physicians and NICU nurses to promote health and prevent disease in infants and their families.

The role requires NP or PA training with Neonatal background; candidates should be prepared for 12-hour shifts and on-call availability as the team expands.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nurse Practitioner or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Physician Assistant program
• Preference for Neonatal Practitioner certification
• New candidates will be considered with Neonatology background or NICU rotation

Responsibilities

• Provide neonatal care in a Level III NICU.
• Work independently and in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Input and interpret Vermont Oxford data.
• Care for newborns transitioning or acutely ill.
• Shift schedule includes 12-hour rotations (7-7) with day/night coverage.

Skills

Independent practice

Team collaboration

Health assessment

Patient care

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Nurse Practitioner

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Physician Assistant

Neonatal Practitioner certification

Job description

Job Description:

Utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision making skills, works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. Provides health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention.

Education Qualifications:

Neonatology

Fargo, ND

Our Neonatology team is seeking a practitioner to care for newborns at our Fargo, ND campus. Our NICU culture is built on compassion and teamwork with flourishing and progressive thinking individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of our littlest patients and their families. This opportunity will allow us to enhance our program’s development as our birthing population continues to increase throughout the market.

• Full-time status
• 12-hour shifts from 7-7; as the team grows, these will be rotating between day and night shifts (7a-7p and 7p-7a). Shift hours may change as the team grows.
• 1.0 FTE is equal to a minimum of 160 hours/month (or averaging thirteen 12hr-shifts per month); this will also adjust with growth of team/coverage model change
• Based at our 32nd Avenue Campus
• Average daily census: 8
• Level III NICU with in-house NICU transport team
• Individual NICU with 14 private rooms (couch/bed available for parents/guardians) with an in-house Ronald McDonald respite area available for families
• Will work independently; physician on-call availability for questions or emergent assessment.
• Ability to care for babies transitionally or acutely ill at 23-week gestation
• Prefer ability to perform the following procedures: intubation, chest tube placement, umbilical line placement, PICC placement, peripheral arterial line placement, LP's
• Responsibilities include Vermont Oxford Data input and interpretation
• New candidates will be considered, but must have background in Neonatology and/or a clinical rotation in NICU.
• New graduates will have a team orientation approach with our existing Advanced Practice Clinicians and Physicians.

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills, the NP/PA works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals.NP/PAs provide health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention.They may care for patients as noted in age-related category and area of expertise. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nurse Practitioner or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Physician Assistant program from an accredited program/institution.
• Preference for trained and certified as a Neonatal Practitioner.
• New candidates will be considered, but must have background in Neonatology and/or a clinical rotation in NICU.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state (if NP).
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in appropriate state.
• Current certification in CPR; Require NRP Certification.
• National certification, in applicable area.
• Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.

LOCATION:

• Fargo, ND – one of the fastest growing economies in the Upper Midwest!
• Centrally located on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota
• 3.5 hours northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul
• Fargo-Moorhead population: 250,000
• Regional Service area consists of 25 Clinics & 7 Hospitals

For questions contact:

Brielle Humbird | 701.364.5825 | [e-mail]

Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Master's degree in nursing