NEONATAL NURSE PRACTIONER - APRN

Duties

• Perform care for well term newborns and sick newborns in various units.
• Assume responsibility for neonatal patients under the supervision of neonatologists and pediatricians.
• Initiate medical procedures based on assessment and diagnosis.
• Monitor and operate specialized equipment like incubators and ventilators.
• Provide education and support to patients' families regarding neonatal, intensive, and postpartum care.
• Dispense medications under a collaborative agreement with a physician.
• Conduct diagnostic tests and perform procedures such as intubation and blood draws.
• Ensure proper feeding and basic care for newborns.
• Attend high-risk deliveries to assist with newborn admission and stabilization.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in nursing is required.
• Be licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
• Hold certification from a national certifying body with prescriptive privileges.
• Have advanced training as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.
• Desired: 3 years’ experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care (level 3 or higher).