What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner-Neonatal - PRN position at University Clinical Health?
Description
Who We Are:
As the only independent and physician-led faculty practice plan of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University Clinical Health (UCH) offers best-in-class clinical care through a network of more than 175 providers across 19 specialties to meet the healthcare needs of the Mid-South community. We are a not-for-profit, non-tax-supported group practice and are here to serve the community by putting our patients first. We offer exciting career opportunities for qualified, caring professionals who love to promote within.
Position Summary:
Provides total patient management for neonatal patients in collaboration with and under the direction of a physician by assessing, diagnosing, and treating acute and chronic health problems. Follows established neonatal standards, procedures, and protocols, and gives patient care directions to nursing and other staff. Adjusts nursing care processes to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Has knowledge of coding and billing parameters that govern the provision of patient care by Nurse Practitioners within the state of Tennessee and as related to individual carriers. Ensures that documentation is completed by institutional guidelines. Ensures and maintains the confidentiality of patient information and other UTMG business information by HIPAA and other compliance standards. Complies with the Code of Conduct and other established policies, including but not limited to compliance, quality, and safety. Acts by UT Medical Groups’ mission at all times.
KEY RESULT AREAS (KRAs)
- Patient assessment
- Patient treatment plans
- Clinical procedures
- Patient/medication orders
- Test interpretation
- Parent education
- Patient/family satisfaction
- Regulatory compliance
- Chart documentation
- Delivery room management/resuscitation
- Team orientation
- Patient care protocols
- Discharge planning
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES, EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Licensed as a RN, MSN degree and certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner required (must include Certification and prescriptive authority)
- State of Tennessee licensure is required
- 2 years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations
- Knowledge of FDA
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
EOE-University Clinical Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. University Clinical Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
