Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Transport - Full-time / Part-time

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Position Summary:

The NNP Transport manages a caseload of neonatal patients with consultation, collaboration and medical supervision, utilizing the acquired knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physiology. the NNP Transport exercises independent judgment in assessment and diagnosis of the infant, and performance of delegated procedures in the clinical and transport settings. The NNP Transport participates in the development of guidelines for neonatal care, and serves as a resource for the NSN (Neonatal Special Nurseries) through consultation, education and research at various levels to continuously improve NSN Team processes and services. Participates in the improvement of operational functions of the Department of Neonatology. Establishes communication and respectful relationships with all disciplines. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Demonstrates the ability to adapt technique/treatment to age of population served, including newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, while providing care/service with respect to cultural differences and spiritual needs.

Delivers patient-centered nursing care in accordance with standards of care defined by Wesley Medical Center

Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice by participation in quality of care activities to initiate, implement, and sustain process improvements

Acquires and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice and education

Monitors the patient's progress toward the attainment of outcomes

Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and others

Collaborates with the patient, significant others and health care providers in providing and advocating for patient care

Considers safety and cost effectiveness when delivering patient care

Decisions and actions on behalf of patients are determined in an ethical manner

Participates in the improvement of operational functions of the department

Establishes and maintains effective and respectful communication in development of all collaborative relationships

Evaluates and participates in opportunities for outstanding service to all customers and accepts responsibility in partnership that is equally respectful to everyone

Ability to utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills to identify, interpret, and access appropriate resources in patient specific scenario(s)

Secures, administers and handles medication according to established guidelines

Participates in the on-call schedule

Provides clinical coverage for neonatal resuscitation and stabilization of infants at the Birthcare Center and Birthrooms

Participates in the neonatal transport system

Required Registration, Licensure or Certification

Current Licensure in the State of Kansas as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN)

Current Licensure in the State of Kansas as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (APRN,NNP)

Current Basic Life support (BLS) verification course, as specified in policy

Preferred Registration, Licensure or Certification

NCC Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification

Current

Successfully completed within two years of eligibility

successfully completed within two years of hire

Required Education or Experience

Master of Science in Nursing

Required Knowledge and Skills

Expert knowledge related to advanced neonatal clinical nursing practice

Expert clinical skills and problem solving abilities including understanding and applying nursing principles at the advanced level

Ability to utilize the nursing process in the provision of nursing care including but not limited to administering treatments and medications, interpreting diagnostic tests, formulating a plan of care, collaborating with other health care providers and providing education to patients and /or significant others

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively

Personal computer skills