NEONATOLOGY NP/PA

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

About The Position

General Purpose of Job: Responsible for providing assessment, evaluation and treatment of neonates in the RNICU in collaboration with the Neonatologists. Essential Duties: This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position. The University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated, Neonatology Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistantrs to join the Neonatology team located in Lansing, Michigan. The University of Michigan Health – Sparrow delivers exceptional quality care in a diverse and family-friendly community and is committed to improving access to medical care across the Mid-Michigan region.

Requirements

The University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated, Neonatology Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistantrs to join the Neonatology team located in Lansing, Michigan.
Full-time, Part-time and Per-diem positions available

Responsibilities

Assessing, planning, and evaluating medical care in collaboration with the Neonatologists
Report accurately and concisely in-patient care rounds and problem oriented documentation
Collaborate with health care team in planning and coordinating care for the neonate and his/her family through care conferences
Orders diagnostic studies and therapeutic measures in collaboration with the responsible physician
Orders medications utilizing approved NICU goals, guidelines and protocols (includes blood and blood products)
Attend high-risk deliveries, resuscitate and stabilize patients
Determine need for and perform core specialized diagnostic, therapeutic and other procedures
Perform the following procedures after consultation with a Neonatologist (unless life threatening situation): exchange transfusion, initiation of oscillator ventilator support, pericardiocentesis, thoracotomy for chest tube insertion
Provide direction to NNTS on transport or participate on transports when appropriate
Provide consultation to Newborn Nursery and Perinatal areas
Assist in clinical supervision and teaching of residents, advanced practice nursing students, and PA students
Participates in performance evaluations
Formulate long and short-term goals based on self-assessment of strengths and weaknesses
Participate as appropriate in the formulation, revision and implementation of policies and procedures in the RNICU
Participate in performance improvement
Assist in maintaining a climate conductive to open communication
Act a role model and resource for peers, residents and nursing staff
Maintain a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations, the Corporate Compliance Plan, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior
Serves as a role model for consistent demonstration of Sparrow Health System's Customer Service Behavioral Standards of Performance by respecting the Privacy and Confidentiality of those we serve
Demonstrates knowledge and respects patient, service provider, and organizational confidentiality procedures and protocols defined under HIPAA privacy procedures when using and/or disclosing protected health information
Maintains and protects patients' rights under the HIPAA privacy standards
Apply research findings in one's practice and teaching
Support and participate in research activities
Promote understanding of research projects and/or findings for nursing students, staff, and peers