What are the responsibilities and job description for the Neonatology Nurse Practitioner position at TEEMA?
Location : Vail, AZ
Job Description :
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Locum Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join the dedicated healthcare team in Vail, AZ. This role is crucial in delivering top-notch neonatal care within the NICU and supporting high-risk deliveries.
Key Responsibilities :
Provide in-house neonatal care 24 / 7, with the Neonatologist available in-house from 8 AM to 5 PM and on call overnight.
Cover NICU and attend high-risk deliveries, ensuring the highest standards of care.
Assist with the newborn nursery if the baby has already been seen.
Neonatologists will assess nursery babies within the first 24 hours of life, while NNPs will manage ongoing care through to discharge.
Requires experienced NNPs comfortable with independent in-house shifts.
Shift Hours :
Monday - Friday : 4 PM to 8 AM (16 hours)
Saturday - Sunday : 2 PM to 8 AM (18 hours)
Submission Requirements :
Board Certification is a must.
Must possess an Arizona license and DEA prior to submission for name clear.
Must have a clean background and malpractice history.
Required to submit EPA and NPDB with the presentation.
Certification Requirements :
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Board Certified
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
State License Requirements :
Must hold a valid Arizona license.
Additional License Requirements :
NNP Certification with relevant experience.
About the Facility :
15-bed NICU / Newborn unit.
Average daily census : 6 in the nursery, 6.5 in the NICU.
Annual births : 1800.
C-Section rate : 30%.
Level : Level IIEQ.
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) : Cerner, PremiEHR, TPN.
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