Neonatal Nurse Practitioner – Grand Rapids, MI – NNP

General Summary:

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) demonstrates excellent Customer Service performance.  His/ her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of Metropolitan Hospital.  The NNP is a registered nurse who has demonstrated clinical expertise in neonatal nursing, received advanced education and training in the management of high-risk/sick neonates and their families.  The NNP is credentialed to function in an expanded nursing role and is responsible for the consistent management of a discreet caseload of neonatal patients with consultation, collaboration and general supervision from an attending physician.  All functions are performed within joint medical/nursing standards and protocols, and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.  The practitioner works in conjunction with the Registered Nurse to provide family-centered care.  Must be able to assess, care for, and treat patients in the following categories:

1. Neonatal/ Newborn (Birth - 30 Days)
2. Infant (30 Days)

Requirements:

1. Education/Licensure/Certification: Registered nurse, currently licensed in the State of Michigan; BSN, with satisfactory completion of a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program meeting the ANA/AWHONN guidelines for certification as Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. State of Michigan Advanced Practice Licensure required. Master’s degree with Neonatal Nurse Practitioner training and certification as described above preferred.
2. Experience preferred/required: Minimum 3 years experience as an RN of which at least two are in a Level III NICU; certification (ANA/AWHONN) as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (within 12 months of program completion if graduate NNP).
3. Technical knowledge, skills and abilities in: Demonstrates advanced clinical skills in nursing; unit- specific clinical skill preferred.    
4. Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) provider required
5. Neonatal Resuscitation Program required

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates expertise in neonatal assessment, interpretation of physical and psychological status of infants and families, therapeutic interventions, and the implementation of the plan of care including discharge planning.
2. Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings obtained by history, physical screening, behavioral assessments, and in collaboration with the designated physician, implements an appropriate management plan.
3. Coordinates the medical plan of care with the nursing plan of care.
4. Orders and administers medications and parenteral nutrition appropriately.
5. Orders and interprets diagnostic tests and procedures appropriately.
6. Provides leadership and participates in resuscitation of neonates at deliveries. Demonstrates the ability to perform manipulative skills necessary for resuscitation and maintaining life support, i.e. intubation, airway maintenance, ventilation by bag and mask, ventilator maintenance, chest compressions, insertion of venous and arterial lines, insertion of chest tubes.
7. Provides leadership and participates in resuscitation of neonates at high-risk deliveries.
8. Demonstrates critical thinking skills as evidenced by ability to perform efficiently in emergent patient situations following established standards.
9. Attends every cesarean section delivery or any vaginal delivery that the delivery nurse feels is necessary for the NNP attendance.
10. Actively participates in nursing/medical education, consultation, and research.
11. Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills, using lines of authority appropriately.
12. Effectively relates to and interacts with patients, families, visitors and other staff.
13. Records observations and care interventions on all appropriate forms.
14. Provides timely communication updates to parents of neonates.
15. Coordinates, through collaboration with the neonatologist, clinical decisions for transfer of patients.
16. Remains flexible in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts; participates in temporary assignment measures with the organization.