Open to New Grads NNP Level IV NICU Leading Children's Hospital Job Req 90709

We are currently searching for a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team at this leading academic children's hospital. The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in this rotating position will work in the main 59 bed, Level IV, NICU, one of the largest and most advanced intensive care units in the nation, soon to be a 69 bed unit that will include 30 private beds. Additionally, the NNP will rotate to another NICU location, a Level III NICU, and attend deliveries. The NICUs at this leading children's hospital are famous for providing specialized, state-of-the-art medical care required by critically ill newborns and premature infants with complex and rare conditions, some of whom may be recovering from highly complex surgery. This is a regular full-time, 12 hour shift, rotating position that includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits program.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Job:
Clinical assessment through obtaining histories and performing physical examinations
Ordering and interpreting tests and diagnostic procedures
Diagnosing conditions
Developing and implementing plans of care
Recommending treatments, therapies and procedures
Prescribing appropriate medications
Evaluating progress
Making referrals
Providing consultation and followup
Supporting the Transport Team
Mentoring the professional development of peers and colleagues

Qualifications

Qualifications for the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Job:
Current RN licensure to practice nursing in the state of Ohio
Advanced practice nurse (PNP/A, NNP, FNP) certification
Certificate to prescribe
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated skills in physical assessment, diagnosis, illness management, leadership, consultation, research and teaching

Education Requirements

Education Requirements for the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Job:
Master's degree in Nursing
Completion of ECMO training

Hospital/Clinic Description

This leading academic children's hospital medical center is an International leader in providing family-centered pediatric health care to patients and their families from around the world. Tied as the number 3 pediatric hospital on U.S. News and World Report's Honor Roll of Best Children's Hospitals for 2019-20, this full-service, non-profit institution is ranked in the top six in the nation in all pediatric specialties, including #4 in neonatology. It has been named number 3 in the U.S. in Parents magazine's top children's hospitals rankings. A leading research institute and teaching hospital, it has attained Magnet designation for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in professional nursing practice.
For more information, please contact Sharla Jepkes, Candidate Manager, Melnic Healthcare Providers Community, at sharla@melnic.com or (800) 886-7906. Thank you.

Experience

Experience Requirements for the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Job:
Minimum of two years of pediatric nursing experience
NNP experience

Skills

neonatal; neonatal intensive care unit; Neonatal Nurse Practitioner