Nurse Practitioner; Neonatal - Pediatrics; PRN

Position: Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal) - Pediatrics (PRN)
Position Summary We are seeking PRN Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs) who are passionate about providing exceptional care to newborns in a collaborative, family-centered environment. This position is located is Children’s at Cox Health – Springfield, MO.The NNP provides advanced clinical care to premature, critically ill and medically complex newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and affiliated newborn care settings.

The NNP works collaboratively with neonatologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary team members to deliver evidence-based neonatal care.

A unique opportunity to join a compassionate and growing neonatal care team serving families across beautiful Springfield and the surrounding region. The NNP will be employed by the prestigious Washington University while working in coordination with Missouri’s #1 Children’s Hospital all while being in the heart of the Ozarks.

Schedule:

PRN (24-hour shifts, 12 HR AM and 12 HR PM shifts).

Job Description Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of neonatal patients in the NICU setting.

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to critically ill and premature infants.

Preform advanced neonatal procedures including intubation, line placement, lumbar puncture, and neonatal resuscitation.

Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Communicate effectively with families regarding patient status, treatment plans, and education.

Participate in delivery attendance for high-risk births.

Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation via EPIC EMR.Support quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based neonatal practices.

Working Conditions:

Job Location /Working Conditions Normal office environment

Exposure to blood-borne pathogens

Exposure to chemicals

Requires protective devices

Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements

Patient care setting

Direct patient care setting

Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table

Typically standing or walking

Typically bending, crouching, stooping

Using tools requiring high dexterity

Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)
Equipment Office equipment

Lab/research equipment

Clinical/diagnostic equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

M.S.N.

- Master Of Science In Nursing - Nurse Practitioner Certifications/Professional Licenses:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Certified Nurse Practitioner - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Certified Nurse Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

APN licensure or ability to successfully obtain licensure within three months of date of hire.

Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.

Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program.

Current Missouri APRN license or eligibility for licensure.

National certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC).Current NRP certification.

NICU experience.

Strong clinical…