PNP - Casual

Children’s Minnesota•Minneapolis, MN

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The PNP - Neonatal Services provides assessments/creates a medical plan of care for hospitalized patients on admission, daily, and upon discharge. Perform these tasks independently and in collaboration with the neonatologist. Collect and synthesize data from historical information, diagnostic tests, therapeutic interventions, and physical examination to determine diagnosis and appropriate intervention. Work closely with NICU provider group, nursing staff and social workers as part of creating a comprehensive treatment plan for patients and their families during their hospital stay. Maintain clinical skill proficiency and knowledge base needed for this patient population; including but not limited to IV starts, Arterial sticks, PICC lines, and lumbar punctures. They may also be asked to consult on patients in the newborn nursery. This is a casual position that is required to work shifts at both our Minneapolis and St. Paul NICU, ICC and SCN units. Must be available to work a minimum of 6 shifts in 12 weeks including 2 off shifts on weekends or evenings. Available shifts 7 days per week both day and evenings.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Nurse
Advanced Pediatric Nurse License
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - National Certification
Prescriptive Privileges - State of Minnesota
Current BLS Certification
NRP Certification
Master’s degree in nursing
Previous inpatient PNP experience, preferably in level II or III nursery or working with complex/chronic health care needs.
Previous NICU RN experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Acute Care Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Provide assessments and create a medical plan of care for hospitalized patients on admission, daily, and upon discharge.
Perform tasks independently and in collaboration with the neonatologist.
Collect and synthesize data from historical information, diagnostic tests, therapeutic interventions, and physical examination to determine diagnosis and appropriate intervention.
Work closely with NICU provider group, nursing staff and social workers to create a comprehensive treatment plan for patients and their families.
Maintain clinical skill proficiency and knowledge base for the patient population, including IV starts, Arterial sticks, PICC lines, and lumbar punctures.
Consult on patients in the newborn nursery as needed.