Pediatric / Neo- Natal Nurse Practitioner - Unity Nursery (Per Diem)

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 121.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Rochester Regional Health seeks a Pediatric/Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join Unity Hospital’s Nursery on a per diem basis. The NP plans, directs, and delivers patient care within a multidisciplinary team, maintaining compliance with state and federal requirements and professional standards.

The role emphasizes rapid assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning with strong documentation, patient-focused communication, and teamwork in a fast-paced neonatal/pediatric setting.

Qualifikationen

• MSN or equivalent nursing leadership degree required.
• Current NYS RN and NP licensure.
• NRP certification required or obtained pre-start.

Aufgaben

• Provide NP-level care within neonatal/pediatric settings per clinical guidelines.
• Order, interpret, and monitor diagnostic studies; direct follow-up plans.
• Mentor staff and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality care.

Kenntnisse

Compassionate care

Critical thinking

Independent working

Documentation

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in nursing

Jobbeschreibung

SUMMARY

The Pediatric / Neonatal Nurse Practitioner ensures comprehensive, efficient health care through planning, directing and providing care within a multidisciplinary health team. The individual directs the care of patients utilizing the Nursing Process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. The NP will maintain accountability to hospital, state, and federal regulations, and professional standards regarding activities, documentation and collaboration requirements.

STATUS: Per Diem | LOCATION: Unity Hospital | DEPARTMENT: Nursery

ATTRIBUTES

• Graduation from Nurse Practitioner program, Master's degree in nursing, with certification as a Nurse Practitioner required
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse & Nurse Practitioner in NYS
• Previous Neonatal or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner experience desirable or a combination of related experiences in progressively advancing nursing practice and leadership roles
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) Certification acquired prior to start date or obtained during orientation
• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care: Establishes a medical diagnosis; orders and evaluates diagnostic studies: monitors therapeutic procedures and manages follow-up plans. Follows established neo-natal nursing standards, procedures and practices, and gives patient care directions to nursing and other staff. Demonstrates in-depth advanced knowledge of current professional nursing and neo-natal theory, practice, and techniques in area of specialty. Interprets and evaluates written standards relevant to services within area of practices. Initiates CPR and BLS of patients when necessary according to AHA guidelines.
• Patient Satisfaction: Implements plan of care in safe, effective and professional manner. Identifies and prioritizes teaching and learning needs of patients. Facilitates the efficiency of neonatal nursing care delivery.
• Teamwork: Performs therapeutic and corrective measures within neonatal expertise in collaboration with other health team members. Effectively communicates with administration, subordinates, peers, and other professionals. Facilitates the development of new ideas that affect the department, Unity Family Birth Place, and self.

EDUCATION

MS: Nursing (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light - Clinical - Light clinical roles involve frequent standing and walking, with occasional lifting of light objects (≤20 lbs.) and routine reaching, grasping, and fine manipulation for tasks such as patient care, laboratory work, or specimen processing. Staff rely on strong visual and auditory acuity to accurately observe specimens, read instrumentation, monitor patients, respond to alarms, and communicate effectively with care teams. Cognitive demands include multitasking, prioritizing clinical and laboratory workflows, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Emotional resilience is necessary due to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and the need for precise and compassionate interaction with patients and colleagues. Environmental exposures may include infectious materials, biological specimens, cleaning agents, sharps, chemical reagents, and wet surfaces. PPE use, TB testing, and schedule flexibility are commonly required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• NP - Nurse Practitioner Certification - NYS Office of Professions
• RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of Professions

PAY RANGE

$75.00 - $75.00 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.