Newborn Rounding APP

Community Health System•Fresno, CA

56d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Health Partners is seeking a Part-Time Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Newborn Services rounding at Clovis Community Medical Center. In this role, the Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive inpatient newborn care, working collaboratively with attending pediatricians and the interdisciplinary care team to deliver high-quality, family-centered care. Responsibilities include newborn admissions, daily rounding, clinical assessment and management, development of treatment plans, medical diagnosis, and prescribing appropriate therapies. Prior inpatient experience is referred but not required. The APP will support newborn patients and their families throughout the post-delivery continuum of care, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and patient experience. This role involves close collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary care team to provide seamless, patient-centered care.

Requirements

Completion of a Nurse Practitioner program required
Credentialed by the CMC Medical State Office as an Allied Health Professional
NP - Current State of California Nurse Practitioner License required
NPF - Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number required

Nice To Haves

Prior inpatient experience is referred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provides direct assessment, evaluation and primary patient care, complying with medical protocols and procedures.
Provides direct patient management in collaboration with physicians; participates in daily rounds, patient assessments and care plan development.
Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's healthcare needs.
Furnishes medications based upon written protocols.
Ensures that patients are counseled regarding treatment plans and the use, dosage and possible side effects of medications.
Makes referrals to appropriate providers when patients require subspecialty medical attention beyond the area's scope of service.
Document and maintain precise and complete records of patients.
Distinguishes between normal and abnormal findings.
Provides education, training, information and consultation services to interdisciplinary team, patients, family and caregivers.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Deliver a high standard of medical care to individuals in the community.
Work alongside staff members as a part of an integrated, interdisciplinary team.
Develop and deliver a model of care that supports the wellness of our patients and staff.
Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients.
Effectively communicate treatment plans with patients, family members, and other medical staff members.
Assist and advise staff members on challenging cases, as needed.
Refer patients to specialists or other practices, as appropriate.
Maintain immaculate documentation of all procedures and practices.