Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Children's Wisconsin-posted 4 months ago
Full-time
Milwaukee, WI
1,001-5,000 employees
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NNP's are responsible for the day to day management of critically ill and convalescing infants in collaboration with the Neonatologist - leading care and coordinating the efforts of the health care team. This includes specialized neonatal care i.e. delivery room resuscitation, stabilization, initiation of infant treatment and necessary procedures, prescribing diagnostic testing, medications and therapies, and providing family support. NNP's are in a clinical leadership position in the NICU. Additional responsibilities include select nursing and medical staff education; consultation; advocacy for patients, families and nursing staff; involvement in professional development and research; participation and leadership in unit committees and councils; improvement of unit-specific neonatal outcomes.

  • Obtains and summarizes a complete health history, performs a comprehensive physical examination, synthesizes and interprets multiple sources of data, makes accurate clinical diagnoses, and formulates an individual treatment plan with expected outcomes.
  • Completes documentation in a timely manner.
  • Performs needed diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as indicated within scope of practice.
  • Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, diagnostic measures, nursing therapeutics, equipment, procedures and treatments to meet the needs of patients and families, populations and community.
  • Recognizes and tailors caring practices to the individuality of patient and family, empowering them to maintain their own optimal level of care.
  • Models therapeutic relationships with the patient and family that facilitate mutual involvement in planning care.
  • Collaborates with nurses and interdisciplinary colleagues to comprehensively address patient and family health needs.
  • Initiates consultation to obtain resources as necessary to facilitate progress toward achieving identified patient outcomes.
  • Coordinates the care of patients utilizing system and community resources to enhance delivery of care.
  • Uses research-based evidence, outcome data, and experience to formulate, evaluate, and/or revise treatment plans, policies, procedures, and standards of care.
  • Develops and/or participates in research/outcomes studies to evaluate patient care issues, products, and technology.
  • Recognizes the importance of delivering health care to meet the diverse needs and strengths of patient, family, staff, and systems.
  • Provides patient/family teaching, utilizing education tools and resources when appropriate.
  • Identifies clinical problems within the context of the organizational/system structure, mission, strategic objectives, culture, policies, and resources.
  • Identifies ethical conflicts or issues that may surface in clinical setting, and prepares patient and family as well as clinical team to address them.
  • Master's degree in Nursing required.
  • Two or more years of clinical experience required.
  • License Advance Practice Nurse Prescriber (33) - State of Wisconsin required within 180 days.
  • License RN - Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin required.
  • NRP BLS DEA number must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council.
  • NRPI-Neonatal Resuscitate Provider Instructor - American Academy of Pediatrics/American Heart Association.
  • NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider - American Academy of Pediatrics/American Heart Association.
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