• Neonatal Nurse Practioner - APRN or Physician…

    St. Bernard's Medical Center (Jonesboro, AR)


    + JOB REQUIREMENTS

    + Education

    + A Master’s degree in nursing is required. Licensed by Arkansas State Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Nurse. Certification by national certifying body with prescriptive privileges. Advanced training as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner required. Physician Assistant candidates who have completed a Neonatology training program will also be considered.

    + Experience

    + 3 years’ experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care (level 3 or higher) is desired.

    + Physical

    + This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

    + JOB SUMMARY

    + Provide care for well term newborns as well as premature and sick newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), mother/baby unit, emergency room, delivery room, or specialty clinic. The NNP will work under the direction of the neonatologist and/or pediatrician while assuming responsibility for their patients, exercising judgment when necessary to assess, diagnose, and initiate medical procedures. They will perform a number of duties, including:

    + Monitoring specialized equipment, including incubators and ventilators.

    + Providing education and support to patients’ families regarding neonatal, intensive and, postpartum care.

    + Dispensing medications under collaborative agreement with a physician.

    + Performing diagnostic tests and other procedures, such as intubation and blood draws.

    + Ensuring proper feeding and basic care.

    + Attending high risk deliveries to assist with admission and stabilization of newborns.

    + Additional Information: Characteristics of our NICU: - Certified Level IIIA NICU (admit infants >26 wks GA and >750gm). 19 bed unit. Dedicated Neonatal Respiratory Therapists, PT and STs. About 1800 deliveries per year. About 350 NICU admissions per year Benefits available: Health, dental, and vision insurance - 403B Retirement Plan. Malpractice Coverage - CME allowance - As a not-for-profit system, St. Bernards qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Additional Care Responsibilities include: - Providing inpatient care to NICU patients in conjunction with the Neonatologist - Provide backup and consultative services to the Newborn/Couplet Care service - Be a leader with nursing personnel and to support education for our parents and community - Work load: 40hrs/week between day and nightshifts in-house.