Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, NICU - 1.0 FTE
About The Position
ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital's Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a 22-bed facility providing specialized care for critically ill and premature infants born as early as 22 weeks gestation. The NICU recently unveiled a comprehensive renovation emphasizing family-centered care, featuring fully equipped private rooms designed to accommodate families, including those with twins and triplets. The unit is staffed 24/7 by a dedicated team of neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, and support staff, offering services such as transport, lactation consultation, and post-discharge follow-up clinics. What You Will Do:Responsible for the nature and quality of nursing care of critically ill neonates. Under the direction of a physician the NNP manages neonatal patients using collaboration, consultation, and direct care. The NNP is involved with the education of nursing staff, residents and students.
Requirements
- Displays a positive attitude about themselves, work and staff.
- Possesses excellent communication skills.
- Meets all necessary competencies within 6 months of hire.
- Possesses computer skills.
- BLS and NRP upon hire
- Master Degree required
- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license with the State of WI
Nice To Haves
- NICU experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintains credentials with procedural privileges through the medical staff offices at WMH and OMH.
- Maintains Neonatal NCC certification
- Participates in multidisciplinary mortality and morbidity rounds
- Participates and coordinates as needed in research activities within the NICU.
- Provides procedural support to the ED for newborn/infant code blue.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
