Licensed by Arkansas State Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
National certification with prescriptive privileges necessary.
Advanced training as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner required.
3 years' experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care (level 3 or higher) desired.
Responsibilities
Provide care for premature and sick newborns in the NICU and other units.
Monitor specialized equipment like incubators and ventilators.
Educate and support families on neonatal and postpartum care.
Dispense medications under a collaborative agreement with a physician.
Perform diagnostic tests and procedures such as intubation and blood draws.
Ensure proper feeding and basic care for newborns.
Assist with high-risk deliveries and stabilize newborns.
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
Retirement savings plan with employer match.
Professional development opportunities including continuing education.
Flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance.
Full Job Description
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.
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.
About St Bernards Hospital Inc
St Bernard's Hospital is the only civilian general hospital in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar.
