Neonatal ICU Nurse Practitioner

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The NP
- Nurse Practitioner shall be responsible to perform tasks and procedures delegated by the collaborating Physician within their scope of practice. This individual will perform complete, detailed, and accurate histories, as well as review patient records to develop comprehensive medical status reports. Additionally, the Nurse Practitioner will complete physical examinations, make diagnoses, and institute therapy, including drug therapy. This individual will also institute emergency measures and emergency treatment, arrange hospital admissions and discharges at the direction of the collaborating Physician, and perform hospital rounds when needed.

The Nurse Practitioner will provide instructions and guidance regarding medical care matters to patients. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Master degree in Nursing required. Minimum 2 years’ related experience required. CVICU Nurse Practitioners require 2 years of ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) experience.

Active RN license required, active Nurse Practitioner license required, BLS required, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) certification through National Certification Corporation (NCC) required for those in the NICU, Nurse Practitioner certification through American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) required in all other areas. Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) may be required based upon assigned department.

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software.
• Strong team leadership skills, strong organization, interpersonal, and customer relations skills.
• Must be able to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, and excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, proficient computer skills, proven track record of successful performance.
• Ability to understand complex multifactor situations and bring appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record work, safety and infection control standards.

Primary

Location:

Baptist Medical Center South

Job: Neonatal ICU Nurse Practitioner Full Time

Position Title: NP
- Nurse Practitioner

Job Type: Regular-Full time

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)