Neonatal Nurse Practitioner-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit-NICU-Jackson

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner manages and provides medical care in a specialty area, promoting patient health and wellness by assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating appropriate patient care in collaboration with a physician and in accordance with University of Mississippi Medical Center, state, and federal requirements and guidelines. The role performs duties in accordance with the medical center’s purpose and is based in the newborn area of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Main Campus in Jackson.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Nurse Practitioner program.
• Hold national certification and a Mississippi APRN license, or be eligible for a Mississippi APRN license.
• National certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner is required.
• Knowledge of APRN procedures and protocols.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of Mississippi Board of Nursing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Complete newborn-area health assessments, including patient histories and physical examinations.
• Order, collect, and interpret relevant laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
• Formulate and implement comprehensive patient care plans based on patient assessments, including patient and family education, prescriptions, additional testing, and therapies.
• Ensure complete documentation of patient assessments, care plans, and care provided.
• Coach and mentor newer nurse practitioners.
• Serve as an expert and resource to nursing staff in the newborn area.
• Serve on at least one nursing council, hospital or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or the work area.
• Demonstrate core standards of exceptional customer service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level