What are the responsibilities and job description for the NNP - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - NICU position at UAB St. Vincent's?
We Are Hiring
- Department: NICU
- Schedule: 24 hour shifts (approx 1 every 4-5 days)
- Hospital: UAB St Vincent's
- Location: Birmingham, AL
What You Will Do
The NP will be responsible for overseeing and collaborating with the care team to create a plan of care for acutely ill neonates.
- Obtain patient history and perform assessment via observation, interview and examination. Order, perform and interpret diagnostic studies. Perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.
- Provide direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
- Counsel and educate patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
- Document delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.
What You Will Need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Required Credential(s):• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.• Certified Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Can be hired with a temporary Assistant Physician (AP) license. Need to provide new license within 30 days.
- Preferred Credential(s): • Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Education:
- Master's degree of Nursing required.
Additional Preferences
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner NNP certification through NCC Required
