The CRNP, Neonatal delivers care through independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members and the attending neonatologist, following Independence Health System protocols and policies. Job duties include but not limited to the following:
.Attend and provide coverage for high-risk deliveries and neonatal stabilization in accordance within NRP guidelines.
· Evaluate and identify patients meeting Special Care Nursery (SCN) admission criteria.
· Provide evidence-based care to infants admitted to the SCN:
· Obtain, record, and interpret complete health history.
· Perform comprehensive physical assessments, order and interpret diagnostic data, and plan management in consultation with the attending neonatologist.
· Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per established protocols.
· Coordinate discharge/transfer to tertiary care facilities.
· Communicate and provide support to families.
· Collaborate with Case Management and ancillary staff for optimal care and discharge planning.
· Assist with the education of the RN staff in the SCN as needed.
· Support the ED and Newborn Service in neonatal patient care management.
· Participate in monthly OB/SCN /Newborn meetings to align care and improve outcomes
· Other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned.
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