Neonatal Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - 40hrs

Connecticut Children's•Hartford, CT

11d

About The Position

Provides focused evaluations of term and premature newborns, primarily in a Level IV NICU at a tertiary-care referral center. The role assesses illness severity, presents findings and assessments to supervising physicians, contributes to care plans, performs assigned procedures with appropriate guidance, and seeks assistance when needed. The position includes clinical learning and progressive participation in patient evaluation, management, neonatal resuscitation, communication, and coordination of care. The role supports patient- and family-centered care and contributes to a healthy, productive team environment.

Requirements

Graduate degree in nursing from a program accredited by a national nursing certifying body, or qualifying advanced nurse practitioner program completed on or before December 31, 2004; alternatively, graduation from an ARC-PA-accredited physician assistant program.
No related experience required.
For the nurse practitioner pathway, current Neonatal Nurse Practitioner licensure in Connecticut.
For the physician assistant pathway, NCCPA certification and current Physician Assistant licensure in Connecticut.
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification within three months of hire.
Medical knowledge sufficient to recognize patterns, trends, and disease traits and apply knowledge to basic clinical evaluations and patient care.
Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.
Respectful and compassionate interactions with staff, patients, and families.
Accountability for assigned work and patient-care involvement; openness to feedback and ability to incorporate feedback and learning into work.

Responsibilities

Evaluate term and premature newborns using competent, age-appropriate histories and examinations, and identify illness severity in a timely manner.
Present clinical assessments and relevant patient information to the supervising physician, preceptor, and care team.
Contribute to care plans and participate increasingly in patient management; discuss plans with patients and families.
Perform procedures within the role’s responsibility and according to departmental guidance; seek assistance when appropriate.
Attend deliveries with a preceptor until independent neonatal resuscitation is established.
Apply and expand clinical knowledge, evaluate common diagnoses, recommend diagnostic evaluation, and report clinically significant test results with guidance.
Gather and prioritize pertinent patient history and clinical information.
Establish rapport and therapeutic relationships with patients and families, adapting communication with guidance as needed.
Participate in interprofessional teamwork and request consultations appropriately.
Document patient information accurately and promptly, and respond to communications in a timely and appropriate manner.
Develop clinical questions, access evidence with guidance, participate in feedback sessions, and develop professional goals and a learning plan.
Perform assigned responsibilities thoroughly and promptly, seek guidance in complex or stressful situations, and contribute to a healthy and productive work environment.
Participate increasingly in routine care coordination and engage interprofessional team members based on patient and family needs.
Consider population and community health needs, disparities, and local resources when understanding patient and family health concerns.