Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

About the role

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner manages a caseload of neonatal patients with consultation, collaboration, and medical supervision of the Neonatologist. Utilizing theoretical knowledge of neonatology, the competencies of the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner includes but is not limited to the ability to assess, conceptualize, diagnose, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate complex problems related to the neonate. The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner utilizes a case management approach, coordinating medical and nursing care, providing for the continuity of care of both the infant and their family throughout the hospitalization. In addition, the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner performs clinical procedures, demonstrates competence in clinical skills, leadership, communication, teaching and research.

Responsibilities

• Manages a caseload of neonatal patients with consultation, collaboration, and medical supervision of the Neonatologist.
• Utilizes theoretical knowledge of neonatology to assess, conceptualize, diagnose, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate complex problems related to the neonate.
• Coordinates medical and nursing care, providing for the continuity of care of both the infant and their family throughout the hospitalization.
• Performs clinical procedures, demonstrating competence in clinical skills, leadership, communication, teaching and research.
• Evaluates customer service by being courteous to patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and fellow employees; introducing self by name and job title when speaking in person or by telephone to patients, their families, and others; demonstrating honesty, discretion in conduct, and confidentiality in conversation in all of the work environment.
• Fulfills standards of conduct and procedures of the hospital and applicable laws and regulations, reporting violations through the appropriate chain of command.
• Reports safety concerns and hazardous conditions in a timely and appropriate manner.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in West Virginia.
• Current certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Experience in neonatal intensive care units preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in West Virginia.
• Current certification as a Registered Nurse from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCLEX-RN).
• Current certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Experience in neonatal intensive care units preferred.

Skills

• Strong clinical skills in neonatal care.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Knowledge of neonatal pharmacology and physiology.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time Neonatal Nurse Practitioner positions.
• $10,000 NNP Student Loan Debt Assistance.
• Competitive, market-based pay.
• Medical / Prescription plan with a $100 deductible, as well as dental, vision, and life insurance offerings.
• Wellness medical plan discount (up to $1,000 annually).
• Vacation and sick time (10 days).
• 10 paid holidays.
• Employer-funded retirement plan.

Pay

Pay commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Nightly shifts are available.