Neonatology trained APNPs needed for level 1 nursery
- Provides care coordination and advanced care to neonatal infants with acute care needs after birth. Works collaboratively with a Neonatologist. Responsible for the patient assessment, interpretation, diagnosis and the prescribing of medication. Works with great autonomy, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, therapists, and social workers to manage patient care.
- Manages the daily care of newborns, which includes advanced clinical skills, such as delivery room management, physical assessment, orders, evaluation of laboratory and diagnostic results, performs preventative health assessments, screenings, immunizations, follow-up care, and consults with other interdisciplinary team members.
- Prescribes, recommends and manages pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments, including controlled medications that are warranted under prescriptive authority standards.
- Orders and performs advanced neonatal procedures, such as intubation, peripheral IV placement, umbilical line insertion, lumbar puncture, chest tube placement.
- Provide direct patient care and develops an individualized plan of care in collaboration with physician, nursing staff, and the multidisciplinary health team. Completes physical exams and writes daily progress notes. Maintains accurate records.
- Counsels parents and families. Identify educational needs for parents, families, or caregivers. Provides preventative health treatment options and connects to community resources. Consults with high risk obstetrical patients prior to the birth of the infant to formulate expectations and plan of care.
- Attends deliveries and leads the neonatal resuscitation team. Provides stabilization of critically ill infants.
What You Will Need
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
- NRP certification obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
- Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State required.
- Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred.
Education:
- Master's degree of Neonatal Nurse Practitioner preferred.
Qualifications
Full Practice Authority APRN - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Full Practice Authority APRN Control Substance - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
APN Controlled Substance - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber (APNP) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Registered Nurse Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Nurse Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
