Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

NEONATAL NURSE PRACTITIONER

St. Luke's Hospital has an immediate opening for a full time (36 hours per week with one of every 7 nights in-house) Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. Our busy 22-bed unit with high frequency vents and nitric oxide has 2 Neonatalogists and 4 Nurse Practitioners who deliver individualized, developmentally appropriate family centered care.  The department has 400+ admissions per year, cares for 23+ week neonates and provides service for both in-borns and out-borns.  No complex surgical cases.  Experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner with 1 - 2 years experience.  Position includes a comprehensive benefit package.  Pre-employment drug screening required.  Qualified candidates can apply online at www.stlukescr.org

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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner/Community Medical Centers, California

COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTERS has been the health care leader in the Central Valley for more than a hundred years. With more than 6,300 employees and 1,100 physicians in 13 locations, we are the largest most comprehensive hospital system in the San Joaquin Valley. Community Regional Medical Center has the only perinatology program in the Central Valley and receives patients from 15 other area hospitals because of its expertise in handling high-risk pregnancies and deliveries. There is a neonatologist on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as well as a respiratory therapist and trained newborn care staff available to care for high-risk babies. We deliver more than 10,000 babies a year and operate the only birth center in the region designated to handle high-risk pregnancies.

Job Description:
Under indirect supervision, provides primary care, assessment and evaluation to critically and/or chronically ill newborn infants. Serves in a teaching capacity and/or may supervise clinical staff in patient care activities.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Nursing with a emphasis in NNP program
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Neonatal/NICU NNP in a level II or III CCS accredited facility within the last 3 years
• Current CA Registered Nurse License, current BLS/CPR, neonatal certification, certification from accredited NNP program approved by the Board of Registered Nursing

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Nurse Recruiter, Swedish Medical Center

AirLife Denver is seeking dynamic and self motivated NICU medical professionals to join our unique team. Our service provides air and ground transport to Colorado and the surrounding Rocky Mountain area. We utilize rotor wing, fixed wing and ground ambulances for patient transport. We are a team who values your years of NICU care and nursing experience. Team members participate in all aspects of operation: safety, education, standards, outreach, information systems and equipment.

Our neonatal transport team works closely with the physicians and staff at several Denver Level III nurseries. We are looking for enthusiastic NNPs and NICU RN's to join our groundbreaking neonatal team.

If you are ready for the challenges and rewards that are part of every shift with AirLife Denver, then come join our team. No other location in the country offers you the opportunities and diversity of the Denver Metro area including world class mountain activities, arts and entertainment, four major sports teams, and an unsurpassed quality of life.

Contact Information:

Visit us at  www.AirlifeDenver.com
Name: Lance Browning
Title: Nurse Recruiter, Swedish Medical Center
Email: lance.browning healthonecares.com
Web Site: http://www.airlifedenver.com
Phone: 303.788.6331
Fax: 303.788.6029

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Rated as one of Child Magazine's top Children's Hospitals, we are dedicated to nurturing, advancing and protecting the health and well-being of all children. Children's Hospital of Orange County is looking for associates who want to be a part of an innovative and growing teaching organization dedicated to providing the highest level of care to the children it serves.

Nurse Practitioner - NICU
The NICU Nurse Practitioner functions in an Advanced Practice role as a clinical expert in the management of pediatric patients within a family centered care environment.  Practicing within developed Standardized Procedures and Process Protocols the Nurse Practitioner plans, implements and evaluates the plan of care for NICU patients.  Management includes but not limited to, performing history and physical examination, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, and furnishing of pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies in a cost efficient manner.  The Nurse Practitioner functions both as an independent practitioner and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary pediatric team.  He/She provides consultation and education to patients, families, and members of the multidisciplinary teams.  

This position requires:

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, MSN required.
• License/Certifications: Current CA RN license, Nurse Practitioner certification, current PALS and BLS, and Furnishing and DEA number.
• Previous Job Related Experience: Minimum three years experience as a pediatric RN

Additional requirements:

• Ability to set goals and judge results in accordance with the highest standards: care with sensitivity and respect; advance care through development of new ideas and technology, promote teamwork to achieve CHOC's mission, and understand an exceed customer expectations.
• Critical analysis and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to interpret laboratory and radiographic data
• Ability to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Ability to work collaboratively through consultation with a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage in effective conflict resolution

This position prefers: 

• Experience with NICU patients as either a RN or Nurse Practitioner.
• Experience as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.

visit www.chocnursing.org to apply on line or contact the nursing recruiter at 714.532-8348

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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Cascade Healthcare Community is a unique family of three hospitals in Central Oregon: St. Charles Bend, St. Charles Redmond, and Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Prineville.  If you have a passion for delivering exceptional care and service, and are looking for an opportunity to work with some of the best caregivers in the nation, we invite you to take a look at the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner opportunities at CHC. 

Description

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner provides resuscitation at birth and ongoing support of neonates during hospitalization. Provides medical and clinical leadership in collaboration with the medical director to the Mother and Child Service Line covering acute, inpatient, and outpatient programs and is a liaison between the programs and physicians.

Requirements
Education:  Masters degree in nursing required.

Registration:  Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner by Oregon Board of Nursing. 

Experience:  Minimum two years experience as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner required.  Experience in evaluation and management of patients requiring inpatient and outpatient services preferred. 

In addition to being a great place to work, St. Charles Medical Center offers the idyllic lifestyle of Central Oregon. Our high desert area is a sought after resort location with access to world-class golfing, skiing, hiking, river rafting, kayaking and fly-fishing. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a 403b retirement program with up to 6% match after one year. To learn more about this opportunity contact Penny Wingert, RN, Nurse Recruiter at 1-877-847-4560, extension 4746 or visit us at www.cascadehealthcare.org. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Relocation Assistance is available!

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Nurse Practitioner

There are many reasons why you should explore George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates (MFA), the largest multi-specialty physician practice in the Washington, DC area.  In addition to our major investment in the best medical technology, we have more than 270 doctors and 41 medical specialties.  If you're looking for a diverse career in an ideal setting, look to MFA. We are currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant for our Department of Neonatology. 

The NP/PA will support the care of normal newborns.  You will attend high risk and caesarean deliveries, meet with parents and prepare patient for discharge and smooth transition to home care, and contribute to the education and training of medical students in the nursery. 

A current DC NP/PA license or eligibility and at least one year of NICU experience are required.

MFA offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. For more information and to apply, please visit our website at www.gwdocs.com EOE

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Experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner  #4084-1 - Full-time position in Sioux Falls, SD

Avera McKennan invites you to consider employment with our organization.  We are proud to offer market-leading wages and an attractive benefits package including dedicated CME mid level money every year and benefits for mid levels starting at the 5 year seniority range, as well as assistance for continuing education to help you achieve your career goals. The multi-campus facilities of Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center include a tertiary care hospital and the Avera Behavioral Health Center. Avera McKennan is licensed for 545 beds and is recognized for excellence in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency medicine and trauma, air ambulance services, home health and hospice programs, imaging services, medical education and research, neurosciences, obstetrics, neonatology, perinatology, orthopedics, pediatrics, rehabilitation services and a full range of wellness services. Avera McKennan is a Magnet hospital and is home to the area's only kidney transplant program, pancreas transplant program and bone marrow transplant program. The hospital campus includes the Avera Cancer Institute, the Orthopedic Institute, Avera Doctors Plazas 1 and 2, Physicians Office Building, McGreevy Clinic Avera, the Center for Family Medicine and the Sioux Falls Surgical Center. Please visit our website at www.averajobs.org to fill out an application for this position. Contact us at 605-322-7850 if you have any questions.

Position Title:
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner # 4084-1

Department:
NICU

Summary:
In collaboration with the attending physician, the NNP provides advanced practice nursing management of patients in the delivery room, newborn nursery, NICU, flight/ground transport and other units as requested.  The NNP utilizes an advanced knowledge base and advanced technical skills in the delivery of care.  The NNP promotes and pursues professional growth in the following ways:  participates in continuing education to referral hospitals, pursues professional continuing education for self, and maintains involvement in special projects such as professional publication and clinical research.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:
Master's degree, 2-3 years of Level III NICU experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Registered Nurse licensure in the state of South Dakota, South Dakota Certified Nurse Practitioner with collaborative Practice Agreement, NCC Certification as NNP and NRP Instructor are required.  Federal and/or State DEA certification required according to State guidelines.

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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant for NICU

Baystate Health, based in Springfield, MA, is a values-driven, goals-directed health services delivery organization that has been named for seven consecutive years as one of the "Top 100 Most Highly Integrated Healthcare Networks" in the U.S.  One of the region's largest employers with over 10,000 employees, Baystate Health has three hospitals, over 60 outpatient medical centers, a visiting nurse program, as well as a variety of other services.

As the flagship hospital of Baystate Health, Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA is the region's only tertiary care referral medical center and Level 1 Trauma Center, and is accredited as "one of the highest-rated hospitals in the country" by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.  The nearly 641-bed teaching hospital is the Western Campus of Tufts University School of Medicine, and serves as a regional resource for specialty medical care and research, while providing comprehensive primary medical services to the community.   The Medical Center is located in the beautiful Pioneer Valley, one of the most picturesque stretches of the Connecticut River Valley nestled in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains. Considered
the "crossroads of New England," Western Massachusetts offers convenient access to a wide variety of outstanding features that make for a rich quality of life for Baystate staff.

Responsibilities:
The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant functions under the Neonatologist.  Attends high risk deliveries and prepares for potentially compromised newborns.  Provides daily care and medical management of high risk infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.  Assesses patient condition, performs physical examinations and develops appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic plans. Identifies needs for and interprets diagnostic lab reports and or radiologic studies.  Manages respiratory interventions and identifies need for and performs medical procedures.  Discusses medical problems and therapeutic interventions with attending physicians.  Assumes clinical management for neonatal transports from referring hospitals. Participates in data collections and interpretation of clinical research.  Develops, coordinates, implements and evaluates educational activities for designated are(s) of responsibility.  Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and actively seeks opportunities to broaden clinical expertise.  Participates as member of health care team to develop policies, clinical protocols and evaluation tools. Adheres to system and department compliance policies, and any applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements:
Broad knowledge of the advanced and clinically specialized disciplines of PA/NP. Must have previous health care experience. Emergency medicine or Primary Care experience preferred. Must be able to work independently in a fast paced environment. Knowledge of physical assessment, Emergency medicine procedures, and patient care. Excellent communication and patient teaching skills required. Certification as PA or NP required.

Contact Information:
Laura Jenkins at, Laura.Jenkins@bhs.org or apply on-line at www.baystatehealth.com/jobs, reference number 51943.    AA/EOE

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