Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Full Time

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition, including ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic studies and prescribing pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic interventions.
• Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence‑based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
• Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families.
• Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team within scope of practice, seeking physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate.
• Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary.
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
• Facilitates coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.
• Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges where applicable.
• Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives, organizational and departmental meetings, committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary.
• Participates in education and onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.
• Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside the organization.
• Maintains standards of productivity, access, face‑to‑face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide age‑appropriate care, including understanding growth and development across the lifespan and applying departmental policies and procedures.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

• Active RN and APRN/APRN‑FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice.
• Active national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served.
• Active DEA registration prior to hire.
• If practicing in Illinois: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire.
• Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• No prior experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• High level of clinical proficiency and excellent decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.
• Adaptability to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships with others.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday.
• Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lb over the head, and carry up to 40 lb a reasonable distance.
• Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.