Nurse Practitioner - Neonatology

77 consultants; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The role involves providing critical care to neonates and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have board certification, relevant clinical experience, and maintain current licensure and certifications. This position is essential in ensuring quality neonatal care and participation in community health programs.

Qualifications

• Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration required.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications mandatory.
• Relevant clinical experience is a prerequisite.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care to neonates.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Participate in teaching and mentoring junior providers.

Skills

Neonatal care expertise

Team collaboration

Quality improvement

Education

Board Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Active Michigan License

Tools

Epic Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Job Description

The responsibilities of this position include providing both direct and indirect patient care to neonates within Level III and Level II NICUs.

Location and Facilities

• Grand Rapids, Michigan: 15-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Muskegon, Michigan: 8-bed Level II Special Care Nursery

Responsibilities

The incumbent will collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams comprising physicians, nurses, and therapists. Additionally, the role entails participating in the teaching and mentoring of junior providers and trainees, as well as documenting patient care and clinical activities within the Epic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. Engagement in quality improvement initiatives and clinical research, as necessary, is expected. The candidate will also support community health programs related to neonatal care and is required to maintain up-to-date licensure and certifications.

Qualifications

• Board Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (by the time of commencement)
• REQUIRED: Relevant clinical experience
• (Please note in the "Additional Submission Details" field)
• HIGHLY PREFERRED: Active Michigan License
• REQUIRED: Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration
• REQUIRED: Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications

Certification Requirements

• ACLS
• BLS
• Board Certification
• DEA registration

State License Requirements

Michigan

Additional License Requirements

Board certification in the specialty of Neonatology prior to employment, supported by fellowship training.