Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Job

Details: As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.This position serves as a consultant, clinician, licensed independent practitioner, and educator within the Newborn Intensive Care Unit. This position demonstrates clinical expertise and in-depth knowledge in the care and education for neonatal conditions and problems. This position serves as an educator to nursing staff, nurse practitioner students, residents, and fellows. This position also serves as an educator to patient families.Responsibilities:• Assesses, plans and prioritizes clinical care needs for all patients in the NICU.• Demonstrates ability to perform clinical privileges as defined on University of Utah Hospital and Clinics Privilege Application.• Coordinates and evaluates the clinical treatment of patients with attending neonatologist on a daily basis.• Collaborates and makes referrals to consulting medical services to provide treatment for patients in NICU.• Functions as a resource and preceptor for nurse practitioner students in training.• Functions as a resource and consultant for residents during their NICU rotations.• Provides antenatal consultation and education to families in labor and delivery that will require NICU services.• Provides clinical summary and review of patient medical history to referring community providers upon discharge.Knowledge / Skills / Abilities• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.• Demonstrated ability to function as an educator to NICU staff.• Ability to provide care to high risk neonatal-perinatal patients and their families.• Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.Qualifications:Required• Current licensure as an APRN in the State of Utah• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association or obtain within one month of hire, as determined by individual department and credentialing office.• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Certification and/or Program Instructor status.Qualifications (Preferred):Preferred• Master’s degree in Nursing with emphasis in neonatal practitioner/clinical specialty.cbuildermnstr

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