Neonatal Nurse Practitioner- Manning Family Children's Main Campus NICU

apartment LCMC Health location_onNew Orleans, LA, US

Your job is more than a job.

Why a Great Place to Work 

At LCMC Health we help you to lean into your calling by leaning in with you, ensuring you have the resources to do your job as only you can.

And that begins with receiving the support you need to thrive and grow, which looks different for each person. Living out our commitment to inclusion requires providing benefits that are as diverse and unique as our workforce. It’s a responsibility we take seriously.

Because we don’t just serve the New Orleans community—we’re at the beating heart of it. Whether by offering community health services or making medical innovations more accessible, LCMC Health is bringing a culture of wellness to the communities that matter to you.

When you know you’re making an authentic impact, you give a little extra to every day—as a person, with your team, in your community—and that’s one of the reasons why you’ll be a perfect fit at LCMC Health, where giving a little something extra is at the heart of everything we do.

The Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal utilizes advanced education and training in the care of the neonates, enhancing the practice and quality of care for critically ill neonates. Works in collaboration with other staff and managers in the planning, implementing and evaluation of medical and nursing care under approved protocols in accordance with the appropriate policies, procedures and NNP Scope of Practice.

Job Description

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

Practice:

Facilitates and maintains a safe environment for patients and others.
Performs the priority technical skills and procedures required by the area or department safely and maintaining compliance. Practices respective medical specialty in an ethical manner to the extent permitted by Louisiana Law and federal regulations.
Utilizes the nursing process to deliver patient care. Facilitates continuity of care.
Performs procedures such as insertion of umbilical arterial and venous catheters or chest tubes in threatening situations, lumbar punctures, arterial punctures and venipunctures, etc. Assists with the stabilization of the newborn in the delivery room. Attends high-risk deliveries and emergency situations when requested.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams/other health care professionals, participates in committees, task forces and activities to identify actions to improve patient care. Seeks supervision, consultation and/or assistance when unable to perform independently.
Initiates and/or maintains interventions to assure continuity of safe/effective care of patients.
Documents consistent with established guidelines.
Participates in the establishment of the Advance Care Protocols and in the maintenance of policies and procedures in the NICU. Develops and maintains a system for 24-hour operation of the unit through communication with staff, other managers, administrative supervisors, etc.

Completes patients’ charts and/or medical records in an accurate and efficient manner in accordance with medical center policy:

Records assessment data, plans of care and evaluation of that care in the medical record. Participates in patient care rounds and involves nursing staff.

Education:

Collaborates with Nurse Manager and staff to assess learning needs. Provides education to NICU/Nursery nursing staff on a regular basis.
Plans and implements educational activities (in-services, continuing education programs) to meet identified learning needs.
Promotes professional staff development through education and other activities that enhance the practice of nursing and education.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature and in-services.

Research:

Keeps abreast of current clinical research findings and integrates into nursing education programs.
Evaluates the impact of programs upon patient care and nursing practice.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

1 to 2 years NNP in level III NICU

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree Nursing – Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Neonatal Resuscitation Program American Academy of Pediatrics

Basic Life Support Health Care Provider American Heart Association

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Louisiana State Board of Nursing

Registered Nursing License Louisiana State Board of Nursing

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner National Certification Corporation (NCC)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of APRN procedures specific to the role: chest tube placement, endotracheal intubation, lumbar puncture, needle thoracotomy, percutaneous central line placement, peripheral artery puncture and cannulation, removal of thoracotomy tube, suprapubic bladder aspiration, umbilical artery catheterization, umbilical vein catheterization and ventricular catheter reservoir aspiration.

Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.

Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.

Effective verbal and written communication skills, ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Light: Light physical requirements- Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sitting - Continuous (67-100% of day)
Standing - Continuous (67-100% of day)
Walking - Continuous (67-100% of day)
Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Carrying objects - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Push/pull - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Twisting - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Bending - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Reaching forward - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Reaching overhead - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Squat/kneel/crawl - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Wrist position deviation - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Pinching/fine motor activities - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Taste or smell - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Talk or hear - Continuous (67-100% of day)

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Near Vision - Very Accurate 20/20
Far Vision - Very Accurate 20/20
Color Discrimination - Yes
Depth Perception - Accurate
Hearing - Accurate

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE RISK POTENTIAL

Bloodborne pathogens - Reasonably Anticipated
Chemical - Reasonably Anticipated
Airborne communicable diseases - Reasonably Anticipated
Extreme temperatures - Reasonably Anticipated
Radiation - Not Anticipated
Uneven surfaces or elevations - Reasonably Anticipated
Extreme noise levels - Reasonably Anticipated
Dust/particular matter - Not Anticipated
Other (List) - Not Anticipated

POPULATION SERVED

Neonate/Infant up to 1 year: Yes
Youth (1yr to 15 yrs): No
Adult (16 and up): No

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

WORK SHIFT:

Variable Hours (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

Children’s Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children’s health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children’s Hospital’s 40+ specialties and our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital

Your extras

Deliver healthcare with heart.
Give people a reason to smile.
Put a little love in your work.
Be honest and real, but with compassion.
Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Simple things make the difference.

1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.

2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.

3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.

4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.

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Your job is more than a job Neuro Critical Care NP or PA - Full-time - Nights 12 hour Shifts - Weekend and holiday rotation East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Neuro Critical Care provides advanced health care to individuals, families or groups as an advanced or expert clinician. Performs assessment of individual health, analyzes data to determine medical and nursing care needed, plans a treatment strategy to meet identified needs, evaluates responses to nursing and medical interventions. GENERAL DUTIES Assessment: Assesses the complex acute, critical and chronically ill patients for urgent and emergent conditions. Uses relevant data to evaluate for any physiologic instability and utilizes data to formulate plan of care. Clinical Interventions: Performs therapeutic interventions to stabilize acute and critical health problems. Specific interventions are listed in the Scope of Practice and approved as a part of the credentialing/privileging process. Analyzes the indications, contradictions, risk of complications and cost-benefits of therapeutic interventions. Plan of Care: Manages the plan of care through evaluation, modification and documentation according to the patient's response to therapy. Manages changes in condition with a focus on optimizing the patient outcomes. Incorporates health promotion, health protection and injury prevention measures into the plan of care within the context of the complex acute, critical and chronic illness. Facilitates the patients transition between and within health care settings. Education: Serves as an educational resource to the patient/family, nursing staff and provider team. Acts as a consultant to multidisciplinary health care team members. Professional Development: Participates in scholarly activities including research and education. Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate educational offerings. Acts as a preceptor and mentor to support the development of nurses, APPs, students and other health care providers. Patient Safety and Quality: Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety by speaking up about safety issues and changing practice to enhance safety. Demonstrates shared accountability for safe practice. Shares errors or potential errors through system reporting mechanisms. EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree from an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program - required. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from American Heart Association Nurse Practitioner Certification or Physician Assistant Certification Registered Nursing License (RN) from the Louisiana State Board of Nursing Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) from the Louisiana State Board of Nursing OR Physician Assistant (PA) - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners WORK SHIFT: Nights (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary About West Jefferson Medical Center West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited. For over 60 years, we’ve been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. 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