APP - Nurse Practitioner | NICU

About the role

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) at Sanford Health provides direct care for infants in the neonatal unit in collaboration with the neonatologists. They manage high-risk deliveries, perform various clinical procedures, and coordinate care with other healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Attend high risk deliveries and provide medical management as a member of the multi-disciplinary group.
• Perform routine clinical procedures independently including resuscitation, endotracheal tube placement/intubation, PICC line insertion, umbilical catheter insertion, peripheral arterial line insertion, chest tube insertion and removal, thoracentesis, lumber puncture, double or partial volume exchange transfusion, and neonatal transport.
• Manage the care of ill newborns and develop and implement care plans.
• Evaluate the infant's response to interventions and make adjustments to the care plan as necessary.
• Collaborate with physicians to manage the overall medical care of patients beyond the scope of practice for the NNP.
• Provide patient and family education on self-management of health issues.
• Participate in clinical research studies and incorporate evidence-based practice guidelines into care.
• Deliver nursing care during air and ground inter-facility and/or scene transport.

Requirements

• Completion of a master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from an neonatal nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
• Licensing prior to August 1, 1995 in ND, master's degree in nursing preferred.
• Demonstrated current competence and provision of care, treatment, or services for an adequate volume of patients in the past twelve months, or completion of master’s/post-master’s degree program in the past twelve months.
• Experience must correlate to the privileges requested.
• Current licensure by the applicable state board of nursing for advanced practice.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances.
• Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or an equivalent nationally recognized body.

Qualifications

• Completion of a master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from an neonatal nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
• Licensure prior to August 1, 1995 in ND, master's degree in nursing preferred.
• Demonstrated current competence and provision of care, treatment, or services for an adequate volume of patients in the past twelve months, or completion of master’s/post-master’s degree program in the past twelve months.
• Experience must correlate to the privileges requested.
• Current licensure by the applicable state board of nursing for advanced practice.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances.
• Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or an equivalent nationally recognized body.

Skills

• Proficiency in neonatal clinical procedures.
• Ability to manage complex cases and provide comprehensive care plans.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with other healthcare providers.
• Knowledge of state legal regulations for advanced practice provider practices.
• Ability to interpret and apply evidence-based practice guidelines.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package. For more information about Total Rewards, visit here.

Pay

Compensation Package: Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive salary with an additional physician benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.

Schedule

Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package. For more information about Total Rewards, visit here.

About this Community

Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin, Marshfield is a safe, clean community with a population of about 20,000 people. The region boasts a solid economy and a low cost of living, which includes below national average costs for housing and transportation. Community pride is evident in the private and city funds invested in making Marshfield a great place to live. Located one mile outside of town, you will have access to 6,500 acres for hiking, biking, hunting, canoeing, cross-country skiing, berry picking, and wildlife or bird watching or simply enjoying the fresh air. With excellent schools and high school graduation rates high above the national average, Marshfield is committed to offering and preparing students for top-notch educational opportunities. Those of us that have chosen to call Marshfield home have come to enjoy the benefits of short commutes, safe and friendly neighborhoods, fresh air and water, bountiful nature, and so much more. Come and see for yourself. Fun Fact: Marshfield is known as the HEART of Wisconsin!