Neonatology Nurse Practitioner

About the role

The Neonatology Nurse Practitioner will provide direct patient care, within the limits prescribed by training, and in consultation with a supervising physician. They will assist with evaluating and managing follow up patients, maintain a panel of continuity care patients, assist with patient flow, see patients as requested by the attending physician, assist with procedures, perform nursing tasks, assist with patient follow-up, review laboratory reports, contact families, document patient care, assist with patient education, and demonstrate competency in specific age-related populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, within the limits prescribed by training, and in consultation with a supervising physician.
• Aid in evaluating and managing follow up patients.
• Maintain a panel of continuity care patients.
• Aid in patient flow by seeing patients as requested by the attending physician.
• Assist with procedures if triage nurses are unavailable.
• Perform urinary catheterization, venipuncture, and other nursing tasks as requested attending physician - i.e. NBS.
• Assist physicians and work with PA Team to care for patients needing consults, ongoing monitoring.
• Assist with patient follow-up.
• Review routine laboratory reports for abnormalities, notify responsible clinician according to degree of urgency.
• Contact families to return for further evaluation or treatment of conditions detected by screening.
• Document all aspects of patient care promptly.
• Aid in planning, developing, and implementing of patient education activities.
• Demonstrate competency in knowledge and skill necessary to provide care to specific age-related populations (i.e. Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics).

Requirements

• Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
• Current Advance Practice Nursing licensure in the State of New Jersey.
• Currently CDS and DEA required.
• Master's degree in nursing required.
• Two (2) years' experience in specialty strongly preferred.
• Certified as a nurse practitioner in the State of New Jersey within area of specialty.
• BLS, PALS and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Provider) certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association.

Skills

• Knowledge of neonatal care and management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in documentation and record-keeping.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts.
• Paid life insurance.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• Adoption assistance.
• Free onsite parking.
• Recognition rewards.

Pay

Salary Range: 128,502.00 - 205,608.00 USD

Schedule

Part time (80 hours/pay period), mix of 8, 12, 24 hours, days/nights