Criteria
Based Job Description
Job
Title: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
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Reports
to: Medical Director of NICU LEVEL II; Nurse Manager NICU LEVEL
II
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Job Code: 723634, 723633 (Per
Diem)
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Approved
by: Nursing Director, Birth Center
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Department:
Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU LEVEL II)
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Approval
Date: September 2021
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MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
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Graduate
of an accredited school of nursing Completion
of an accredited Nurse Practitioner/Clinician program Master's
degree in nursing
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Experience:
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Minimum
of two years of experience and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
experience in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
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Licensure/
Registration/ Certification:
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Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities:
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Able
to diagnose, prescribe medications and interventions, order and
interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests, coordinate the
interdisciplinary health care team, plan and coordinate patients'
discharge, rehabilitation, home health care and follow-up while
ensuring continuity of care within the hospital setting.
Able
to perform procedures within their scope and realm of their
collaboration agreement with their physician partner.
Must
demonstrate current procedural competence.
Able
to be flexible to work within a smaller team and be engaged in
unit development and education.
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PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
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N/A
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Experience:
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N/A
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Licensure/
Registration/ Certification:
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N/A
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Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities:
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N/A
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POSITION
SUMMARY STATEMENT: The
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner functions as an associate of the
supervising group of Neonatologists in coordinating the patient care
needs of the high-risk newborns within Regions Hospital. The NNP
functions in an advanced practice provider role, responsible for
complete 24 hour/day and 7 days/week management of the NICU LEVEL II
patients. The practitioner has responsibility for assessment and
management of patients including diagnostic and therapeutic
interventions and daily implementation and evaluation of an
appropriate plan of care. The NNP is also a participant in and
contributor to continuing education and staff development within
perinatal services as well as involvement in outreach programs
provided to outlying hospitals.
MAJOR
JOB DUTIES AND TASKS:
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Percentage Of
Time:
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1.
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Responsible
for the primary care of neonates (age 0 to 30 days) in the NICU
LEVEL II
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25%
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a.
Performs
complete history: elicits records and interprets a complete health
history to include all obstetrical, medical, family and
psychosocial needs.
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b.
Performs
a complete newborn physical examination, assessment of gestational
age and can distinguish between normal and abnormal findings.
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c.
Performs
diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as necessary. Orders
appropriate lab tests and x-rays. Interprets findings and
consults with physicians as needed.
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d.
Based
on physical examination and other data, formulates, and implements
a plan of care with expected outcomes. Formulates and documents a
problem list in accordance with the plan of care. Evaluates and
revises daily, the plan as needed. Records patient history, plan
of care, orders, and progress notes, as needed, which included
ongoing evaluation and treatments. Participates in department
team talks and daily patient safety huddles and rounds.
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e.
Writes
prescriptions as needed in accordance with the Minnesota Board of
nursing guidelines.
Communicates
with the attending physician, parents, nursing staff and other
members of the health care team appropriate information about the
newborn's diagnosis, plan of care and prognosis.
Orders,
interprets, and evaluates initial diagnostic tests to identify
and assess infant's clinical problems and health care needs.
Provides
complex care coordination, which includes managing a variety of
ancillary services, pre-operative plans, discharge planning, and
clinician referrals. Provides clinical direction to nursing staff
regarding the continued care of patients. Follows through with
nursing staff to ensure patient receives recommended care.
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2.
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Supports
education to and is a resource for the perinatal staff and
outlying hospitals
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25%
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Initiates
and participates in quality improvement activities and data
collection to evaluate and improve patient care outcomes.
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Initiates
and facilitates Nursing research projects.
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Serves
as a liaison and resource person regarding neonatal issues and
care. Serves as a
resource
to nursing staff while providing continuing staff education and
participating in staff development.
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Participates
in teaching the, NRP and STABLE programs.
Assumes
responsibility for maintaining certification and competence in
clinical practice.
Continue
professional development through attendance at meetings and
conferences and CEU programs.
Maintains
membership in professional organizations.
Participates
in annual evaluation of job performance.
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3.
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Understands
the concept of and is committed to Regions Hospital Mission and
Vision by demonstrating behaviors consistent with the Mission and
Vision Statements
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25%
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Daily
contact with patient's families providing updates on plan of
care, treatment, test results and answering any questions they
may have.
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Maintains
professional accountability.
Recognizes
and understands the influence of culture, belief and family
systems in improving and maintaining health.
Participates
in the team approach for health care.
Serves
as the patient/family advocate.
Models
accountability by adapting to changes in health care,
independently seeking learning opportunities, sharing
knowledge, seeking out information about unit activities,
demonstrating awareness and support of decisions made by the
NICU LEVEL II and hospital groups.
Recognizes
and affirms the contribution of co-workers.
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4.
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Attends
all high-risk deliveries and monitors high-risk infant care in
NICU LEVEL II and Newborn observation
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25%
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Provides
delivery room neonatal resuscitation and stabilization,
involving observation, assessment, planning, implementation,
and evaluation.
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Communicates
in a professional manner with the delivering provider,
obstetric nurse. and parents of the infant regarding
identified cares/needs.
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Will
attend all deliveries where requested with support of NICU
LEVEL II RN or NRP trained obstetric RN.
Facilitates
the transfer of neonates to/from other hospitals.
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ORGANIZATIONAL
EXPECTATIONS: Values All
team members are expected to demonstrate our values: Excellence:
We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve. Compassion:
We care and show empathy and respect for each person. Partnership:
We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve. Integrity:
We are open and honest, and we keep our commitments. We
are committed to living our values. That means our patients and
families can expect certain things from each of us: They
can expect us to be their partner and treat them with dignity and
respect. They can expect us to listen carefully and give good, timely
information. They can expect us to do our best to provide affordable,
coordinated, high quality care and services that are easy to find and
simple to use. They can expect safe, clean spaces. And they can
expect that we will do our very best to earn their trust by being
open and honest, and keeping our word. Additional
Expectations:
Complies
with safety instructions, observe safe work practices, provides
input on safety issues and promotes a safe work environment.
Maintains
regular and timely attendance
Protects
confidentiality
Demonstrates
participation in and support of the organization's Corporate
Integrity Program by participating in compliance-related education
and training and complying with the organization's policies and
procedures.
Timely
completion of all mandatory education and organizational
requirements (i.e. licensure/certification, Employee Health and
Wellness requirements, annual training, etc.)
POPULATION
SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
X
Yes
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No
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Does
this employee have direct patient contact?
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If
"Yes," departments will need to determine the appropriate
competencies in their areas for their specific patient populations. Examples of items that can be
included are: *Identifies
expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or
situation specific to the needs of the population served. *Communicates
effectively with patients, families and team members. *Integrates
practices that supports patient safety, acknowledges variations in
populations served. *Anticipates
the needs of the population served as well as the unique
characteristics of the communities served. *Anticipates
the needs of the population in providing cultural responsive care and
develops an individualized plan for patients and families. LEADERSHIP
RESPONSIBILITIES: Please
describe the degree to which the position directs the work of others
or coordinates workflow of a clinic, department or functional area.
If applicable, indicate the number of people and the titles for which
this position directly and/or indirectly directs the work of others
or coordinates workflow. None PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: Please
list any physical requirements necessary
to the performance of this job (e.g. lifting, carrying, stretching,
sitting or standing for long periods of time). Please specify
details such as number of pounds expected to lift, number of hours
must be on feet, etc. Physical: Hearing,
seeing, touching Mental: Adaptability,
analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision-making, dependability,
judgement, memorizing, reading, social skills, speaking, stress
control, writing Standing
- up to 4/hours per day Walking
- up to 1/hour per day Sitting
- up to 3/hours per day The
following are performed on an occasional basis (1% - 33% of time): Lifting,
Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Climbing, Balancing, Bending, Twisting,
Rotating, Reaching Lifting
of 10-24lbs, Carrying 20-24 lbs., Reaching above shoulder, Reaching
below shoulder The
following are performed frequently (34%-66% of time): Lifting
of <10 lbs., Carrying of <10 lbs., Reaching at shoulder ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS: Please
list unusual environmental conditions, if any (e.g. extremely cramped
quarters, noise, fumes, gases, extreme heat/cold, etc.). No
extreme conditions, 99% inside, 1% outside EQUIPMENT: Please
list the equipment used in this position. IncubatorsVentilators
(Alladin) Heart
monitorsOtoscopes OximetersStethoscope LaryngoscopesCentral
line trays
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