What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Casual position at Lakeview Hospital?
JOB DESCRIPTION
J OB DESCRIPTION FORM
Lakeview Hospital
POSITION TITLE: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
POSITION CODE(s): 7624221, 7624224 (casual), 7624225 (0.30FTE)
LOCATION: Lakeview Hospital, Hudson Hospital
DEPARTMENT: Birth & Women’s Center
Nurse Manager Women’s Center
12/1/2021, 8/9/2022, 9/23/22, 01/11/2023, 07/14/2023
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.
The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner functions as a collaborating partner of the Neonatologists and Pediatricians in directing and managing the patient care needs of all newborns within the assigned hospital. The NNP works collaboratively with the ER (Emergency Room) physicians/PAs to help establish access, draw blood, assist with management, or consult on the care of newborns and infants up to 28 days (about 4 weeks) of life. The NNP functions in an advanced practice role and is responsible for complete daily management of Level II patients in collaboration with a sponsoring physician(s). The NNP has responsibility for the assessment and management of newborn patients including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and daily implementation and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care. The NNP is responsible for participating in the continuing education and staff development within the Birth Center.
- Elicits, records, and interprets complete patient health history, including past medical, obstetrical, family, and psychosocial information
- Plans and documents a course of management derived from performing a comprehensive physical assessment of the newborn/infant, as well as applying interpretations from laboratory, radiographic and clinical data
- Discusses the treatment plan with Neonatology and Pediatricians
- Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures on infants
- Records and dictates interim, discharge, and transfer summaries
- Initiates emergency assessment and treatment of newborns
- Diagnoses medical and surgical problems of the newborn and prescribe treatment
- Records patient data and tentative conclusions from prescribed treatment for review by the attending physician
- Performs routine medical and surgical procedures, including assessments and examinations of newborns
- Provides patient education and counselling to family and significant others regarding health care plans and procedures
- Follows written protocols in ordering medications, treatments, and tests
- Provides education to students and staff in complex techniques and procedure which are unique to the newborn
Promotes a customer friendly environment and provides superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
ENTER % OF TIME FOR EACH TASK
Elicits, records, and interprets complete patient health history, including past medical, obstetrical, family, and psychosocial information
5%
Plans and documents a course of management derived from performing a comprehensive physical assessment of the newborn/infant, as well as applying interpretations from laboratory, radiographic and clinical data
15%
Discusses the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plan with Neonatology and Pediatricians
15%
Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures on infants
10%
Records and dictates interim, discharge, and transfer summaries
5%
Initiates emergency assessment and treatment
5%
Diagnoses medical and surgical problems of the newborn and prescribe treatment
5%
Performs routine medical and surgical procedures, including assessments and examinations of newborns
10%
Provides patient education and counselling to family and significant others regarding health care plans and procedures
10%
Follows written protocols in ordering medications, treatments, and tests
5%
Provides education to students and staff in complex techniques and procedure which are unique to the newborn
5%
Promotes a customer friendly environment and provides superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees
10%
- Please be sure this equals 100%.
100%
Required:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Provider Program
Preferred:
Master’s degree in nursing
Required:
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) Practicing in Minnesota
- Current prescriptive writing authority in Minnesota through the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) or within 3 months of hire.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license by the Minnesota Board of Nursing
- Current Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) active through the Minnesota Board of Nursing
- Current Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner through the National Certification Corporation (NCC)
- As listed on the Minnesota Board of Nursing or verified through the National Certification Corporation (NCC)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – American Heart Association or BLS – American Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer & Health Care Provider)
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) Practicing in Wisconsin
- Current prescriptive writing authority in Wisconsin through the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) or within 3 months of hire.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Current Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber (APNP) license by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Current Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner through the National Certification Corporation (NCC)
- As listed on the Minnesota Board of Nursing or verified through the National Certification Corporation (NCC)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – American Heart Association or BLS – American Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer & Health Care Provider)
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Physician Assistant (PA) Practicing in Minnesota
- Current prescriptive writing authority in Minnesota through the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) or within 3 months of hire.
- Current Physician Assistant (PA) license through the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
- Current Certification as a Physician Assistant through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – American Heart Association or BLS – American Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer & Health Care Provider)
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Physician Assistant (PA) Practicing in Wisconsin
- Current prescriptive writing authority in Wisconsin through the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) or within 3 months of hire.
- Current Physician Assistant (PA) license through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Current Certification as a Physician Assistant through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – American Heart Association or BLS – American Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer & Health Care Provider)
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Preferred:
- STABLE Program Instructor
- NRP Instructor
Required:
- Experience: Pediatric or neonatal nursing experience and at least 2 years’ experience in a level II/III NICU position.
- Knowledge: They must possess clinical knowledge and expertise in management of critically ill neonates including: resuscitation and stabilization, admission and triage. The work of NNP consistently exercises a high degree of discretion and independent judgment in analyzing, interpreting, and making inferences from comprehensive physical assessment of the newborn/infant, as well as from laboratory, radiographic, and clinical reports
- They should possess proficient technical skills in intubation, umbilical line catheterization, chest tube placement. Should be able to developing individualized plan of care and knowledge of ongoing management of critical neonates including: management of respiratory, fluids and electrolytes, infection, cardiovascular
- A comprehensive understanding of common neonatal disease processes, including identification and treatment, clinical procedural and physical examination is essential
- Collaborative skills: Neonatal nurse practitioner are a part of an interdisciplinary team, hence they require this skill to work collaboratively with other nurses and allied healthcare professionals in providing patient care to infants
- Communication skills: They require effective writing and oral communication skills to provide education and counselling to parents and care-givers
- Interpersonal skills: Neonatal nurse practitioners require this skill for establishing rapport and building relationship with parents and families whose infants are in NICU, as well as other nursing staff.
Preferred:
- Minimum of 3 years Level III work experience as a NNP
Required:
N/A
CRITICAL/PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS
Job Title _____Neonatal Nurse Practitioner_______ Department ___Women’s Center____________________
RATINGS USED FOR THIS ANALYSIS
CONTINUOUSLY – 75% or more of a worker’s time FREQUENTLY –More than 25% and up to 75% of a worker’s time
OCCASIONALLY – 25% or less of a worker’s time NEVER – Nonexistent
PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Never
SENSORY FACTORS
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Never
1. Working Alone
39. Smelling odors
2. Working with others
40. Sensing by touch
3. Following instruction
41. Other:
4. Supervising others
BODY MOVEMENTS
5. Performing repetitive tasks
42. Sitting
6. Keeping pace/Meeting deadlines
43. Standing
7. Making judgments
44. Walking
8. Reasoning/analyzing
45. Bending/stooping
9. Math and calculations
46. Squatting/kneeling
10. Problem Solving
47. Crouching/crawling
11. Reading and/or proof reading
48. Twisting at waist
12. Other:
49. Reaching above shoulders
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
50. Reaching below knees
13. Noise
51. Lifting/carrying up to 20___ lbs.
14. Vibrations
52. Pushing/pulling up to 30___ lbs.
15. Abrupt Temperature changes
53. Climbing ladders
16. Heat (up to _____ F)
54. Climbing stairs
17. Cold (down to _____ F)
55. Sweeping/mopping
18. Wet and/or high humidity
56. Operating foot controls
19. Dampness
57. Other:
20. Dryness
MANUAL TASKS
21. Fumes, odors
58. Grasping with one hand
22. Solvents
59. Grasping with both hands
23. Acids, bases
60. Manipulating with one hand
24. Oils
61. Manipulating with both hands
25. Toxins
62. Writing
26. Radiation
63. Using a keyboard/mouse
27. Work Area - Inside
64. Using hand tools
28. Work Area - Outside
65. Operating power tools
29. Poor Ventilation
66. Operating machinery
30. Dusts
67. Twisting/wringing
31. Other:
68. Scrubbing/washing/ polishing
SENSORY FACTORS
69. Scraping
32. Seeing close (inspecting)
70. Operating clinical equipment:___________
33. Seeing far (observing)
71. Other:
34. Seeing sides
DRIVING
35. Seeing colors
72. Driving a car/truck
36. Speaking
73. Driving a company vehicle
37. Hearing speech
74. Driving a Shuttle Bus
38. Hearing mechanical sounds
75. Other:
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