Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Holtz NICU, Per Diem, Variable nights 7P-7A
About The Position
The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner provides primary, acute, and specialty healthcare services in the neonatal intensive care unit, autonomously and in collaboration with other healthcare professionals, in accordance with state and federal regulations. The role includes managing patients’ overall care; prescribing medications and treatments; ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic tests; diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions; performing invasive procedures; and counseling and educating patients and families on health promotion and prevention. Additional duties may be specific to the unit. The position is per diem, with variable night shifts scheduled from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. The employer requires a master’s degree in nursing, a valid Florida Advanced Practice RN license, and current neonatal nurse practitioner board certification. Basic Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation Program credentials are also specified.
Requirements
- Generally requires 5 to 7 years of related experience.
- Master’s degree in Nursing required.
- Valid Florida Advanced Practice RN license required.
- Valid APRN board certification in the specialty area (Neonatal Nurse Practitioner) required.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire, with at least six months of validity; must be maintained during employment.
- Must maintain current unit-specific and organizational skills, competencies, certifications, and licensures required by regulation or specialty nursing standards.
- Unit-specific credentials: FL-BLS and FL-NRP.
Responsibilities
- Conduct health assessments, make differential diagnoses, and prescribe pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments using clinical judgment.
- Develop and implement care plans through independent action, health counseling, and collaboration with other members of the health team.
- Provide clinical oversight and consultation regarding healthcare policies, procedures, and delivery of on-site health services.
- Promote health, prevent illness and injury, and manage acute and chronic health problems.
- Perform physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and physician instructions.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and healthcare needs.
- Record physical findings and formulate plans and prognoses based on patients’ conditions; provide written discharge instructions and make referrals to appropriate community resources.
- Collaborate with other specialties and healthcare professionals to support interdisciplinary management and continuity of care for inpatients and outpatients.
- Prescribe or recommend medications and other treatments, including physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
- Refer patients to physicians for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.
- Maintain detailed and accurate medical records.
- Educate and coach nursing staff on best practices; review nursing literature and suggest improvements to patient-care standards.
- Apply current professional knowledge, healthcare trends, and technological advances within the scope of practice.
- Follow unit-specific policies and procedures and use required job- and unit-specific equipment.
- Demonstrate service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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Career Level
Senior
