Nurse Practitioner - Neonatal works in collaboration with a physician to assess the physical needs of newborn patients. Provides care for newborns and infants in a neonatal setting. Being a Nurse Practitioner - Neonatal orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Additionally, Nurse Practitioner - Neonatal requires a master's degree. Typically reports to a physician. Requires Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) in specialty area based on RN licensure and state authority for advanced practice. Nurse Practitioner - Neonatal's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner manages a caseload of neonatal patients with consultation, collaboration, and medical supervision of the Neonatologist. Utilizing theoretical knowledge of neonatology, the competencies of the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner includes but is not limited to the ability to assess, conceptualize, diagnose, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate complex problems related to the neonate. The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner utilizes a case management approach, coordinating medical and nursing care, providing for the continuity of care of both the infant and their family throughout the hospitalization. In addition, the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner performs clinical procedures, demonstrates competence in clinical skills, leadership, communication, teaching and research.
Customer service is valued by the individual as evidenced by: 1) being courteous to our customer, which include patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and fellow employees; 2) introducing self by name and job title when speaking in person or by telephone to patients, their families, and others; 3) demonstration of honesty, discretion in conduct, and confidentiality in conversation in all of work environment. The individual follows standards of conduct and procedures of hospital and applicable laws and regulations and reports violations through appropriate chain of command. The individual reports safety concerns and hazardous conditions in a timely and appropriate manner.