Position Status:
Full time
Shift:
Other (United States of America)
Hours per week:
36
Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
A Brief Overview
A neonatal nurse practitioner is an advanced care nurse specializing in the care and treatment of newborn infants suffering from complex health issues, such as congenital abnormalities and prematurity. The NNP is accountable to provide team-oriented, primary-level patient management of critical and convalescent newborns. They apply independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with other health care members to manage and provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their significant others. They provide primary health care and emergency services to high-risk newborns and infants; and also obtain history; perform physical exams, interpret lab results, radiographic, and clinical data to assist in developing an individualized plan of care for each infant under the supervision of a physician. The NNP job description entails performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in adherence to protocols and policies consistent with the state board of nursing and agreed upon collaborative agreement. In addition, the practitioner has a liaison role between the medical and nursing staffs, the family unit, and ancillary health personnel to meet the special needs of the infant.
Skills and Abilities
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse - KSBN Must have valid APRN licensure. Be certified as a nurse practitioner by a recognized national certifying body that has established standards for nurse practitioners. Required or
Physician Assistant (PA) - KSBHA Required
Additional certification may be required in certain patient care settings or populations. The department director will provide specific information and the time frame in which such certification may be attained at the time of hire/transfer into department.
What you will do
Functions independently and collaboratively with the physician and all disciplines to provide continuity of health care services for individuals, families, and/or groups.
Assists with inpatient rounds, records and updates pertinent patient progress in charts. Participates in patient evaluation and care planning, reviews laboratory studies, vital signs, x-rays and electrocardiograms. Intervenes as determined appropriate, in collaboration with the Neonatologist and within management. protocols and standards.
Performs history and physicals, daily visits and discharge physicals in the NICU, if asked, with timely documentation. Provides patient education and discharge instructions.
Develops and implements an initial plan for differential diagnoses and management of presenting problems, discusses the identified problems and their management with the attending pediatrician.
Ensures that care delivered to patients is provided according to the Stormont Vail Health mission, strategic plans, and all internal/external regulations, policies and procedures. Practices within the Kansas Nurse Practice Act and within the guidelines of management protocols. Supports the established care models of Stormont Vail Health.
Institute emergency measures and emergency treatment or appropriate stabilization measures as necessary.
Assists or complete procedures as needed and within the NNP’s scope of practice.
Arrange inpatient admissions at the direction of the collaborating physician.
Provide instructions and guidance regarding health care and health care promotion to patients/family.
Continue to be involved in professional organizations and show process towards individual development. Attends and actively participates in meetings and in-services.
Facilitates supervising physician’s referral of patients to appropriate healthcare facilities, agencies, other resources in the community, or other physicians.
Communicates with families, institutions and other healthcare providers regarding patient’s treatment and status. Completes daily phone calls to Discharged patients for follow up or designates to a staff to complete.
Performs other duties as assigned or as judgment necessitates.
Required for All Jobs
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned
Patient Facing Options
Remote Work Guidelines
Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
Remote Work Capability
Scope
Physical Demands
Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Working Conditions
Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour
Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.
Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.
