What are the responsibilities and job description for the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, FT position at Los Alamos Medical Center?
At Los Alamos Medical Center, we work hard to provide high quality care that’s continuously recognized for excellence. In the past year, we have earned numerous recognitions that show how we’re both a great place for care and a great place to work! We have achieved an 'A' for our Leapfrog grade, have acquired Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation, Newsweek has named us a Top Hospital in NM, and have been honored for our Lifepoint Health Diversity Program. We are proud of our work and patient care. We invite you to come be a part of this organization.
Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination
Documents patient care performed, assessments made, and orders given.
Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies.
Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations, and care.
Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions, including use of prescriptive authority and referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health and wellness, treatment options, and community resources.
Provides care in the context of promoting age- and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision making, and the right to self determination.
Minimum education
Graduate of a Program in Discipline required.
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Certifications
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider current upon hire.
Education and Licensure
Ability to perform essential job functions. Current RN & NP licensure in New Mexico. Licensure/recognition by the appropriate state agencies. Prescriptive authority by the appropriate state agency, as may be required for practice. Specialty organization certification preferred (or required, is so specified by state.) Must be credentialed by Los Alamos Medical Center.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
