Nurse Practitioner - NICU

About the role

Performs a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for the care of patients across the continuum. Utilizes the processes of assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and outcome evaluation. Works within the scope of practice of a nurse practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Obtains, documents and updates medical history.
• Identifies health risks and needs.
• Performs physical examinations and conducts preventive screening procedures based on age and history.
• Formulates a differential diagnosis and plan of care based on history, physical examination, and clinical findings.
• Identifies needs of the individual, family, or community.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests.
• Identifies, prescribes, and administers pharmacological therapies.
• Determines effectiveness of the plan of care through documentation of patient care outcomes.
• Reassesses and modifies plan of care as necessary to achieve medical and health goals.
• Participates in research process, administers investigational therapy, and applies evidence based practices.
• Makes referrals to other health professionals and community agencies.
• Admits/discharges to appropriate service.
• Discusses advanced directives/end of life issues. Signs death certificates, as necessary.
• Participates in team meetings and conferences to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to primary health care delivery.
• Serves on departmental and multidisciplinary committees, which influence or determine policies affecting nursing practice.
• Participates in and develops projects and unit-based quality improvement programs, as well as standards of care and practice.
• Participates in approved medical and nursing research studies.
• Maintains current level of knowledge relative to professional practice.
• Maintains all required professional documentation, such as license, certifications, infection control, ACLS/BLS, DEA as well as system requirements.
• Acts as resource to staff and implements educational programs.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse AND a Nurse Practitioner in New York State.
• National Board Certification in specialty area.
• Certification to be obtained within ONE (1) year of hire.
• Has a collaborative practice agreement with designated protocols filed with NYS Department of Education OR collaborative relationship attestation as per the Nurse Practitioner Modernization Act 2015.

Qualifications

• Previous experience relevant to the area of clinical practice.
• NICU experience.