Nurse Practioner NICU

StateJobsNY$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program - required
  • Successful completion and maintenance of ACLS and BLS certifications
  • Proficient in computerized medical recordkeeping and billing systems
  • Professional appearance and ability to earn confidence from patients
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • HIPAA compliant at all times
  • Licensed NP - Nurse Practitioner upon hire - required
  • ATLS certification upon hire - required
  • BCLS certification upon hire - required

Responsibilities

  • Apply advanced anatomical and medical knowledge in patient care
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments and physical exams
  • Order, interpret diagnostics, and determine treatment plans
  • Ensure accurate patient coding and maintain detailed medical records
  • Lead clinical teams for efficient patient care delivery
  • Mentor new staff and physician assistant students

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with healthcare professionals
  • Opportunity for professional development and specialization
  • Influential role in patient care management
  • Supportive team structure for mentoring
  • Focus on family-centered care in clinical practice
Full Job Description

Department/Unit:

Pediatrics Neonatology

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a nurse who, through clinical experience, study and supervised practice in patient care at the masters or doctoral level, has gained expertise in a specific specialty area of patient care services. The NP demonstrates the advanced knowledge, skills, and credentialing required to function in advanced practice and expanded specialty nursing. The NP has the responsibility and accountability for the assessment and management of patients, including ordering diagnostic tests, consultations, therapeutic interventions and the day to day implementation and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care. As an advanced practitioner, the NP is essential to the case management of patient with specialized health needs. The NP works in collaboration with the attending physician, primary nurse and other health care providers to provide family centered care. The NP is responsible and accountable for the development and application of specialty practice standards, and research to enhance the quality of care to the patient and the patient's family.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Apply knowledge of anatomy, principles or theories of neurology, microbiology, physiology, psychology, human disabilities, pharmacology, gerontology, human growth and development, human developmental disease, and medical terminology as appropriate in the care setting and as appropriate for level of medical licensure.
  • Conduct patient assessments and complete physical examinations, collect clinical data including vital signs, collecting specimens, prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments, order and interpret medical laboratory test results, diagnose medical condition of patient, administer medications or treatments and perform minor surgery.
  • Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
  • Complete accurate patient coding for effective billing, maintain accurate and detailed patient medical reports, and maintain inventory of medical supplies and instruments.
  • Serve as a resource and team leader during clinical shifts to ensure the smooth flow of patient processing, treatment and discharge including patient triaging.
  • Act as a mentor to new staff and/or physician assistant students.

Qualifications
  • Master's Degree of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program - required
  • Successful completion and maintenance of ACLS and BLS.
  • Able to quickly master all aspects of a computerized medical recordkeeping and billing system.
  • Must project a professional image and earn the confidence of others.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.
  • Must be HIPAA compliant at all times.
  • NP - Nurse Practitioner – Licensed Upon Hire - required
  • ATLS - Advanced Trauma Life Support Upon Hire - required
  • BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire - required

Physical Demands
  • Standing - Constantly
  • Walking - Constantly
  • Sitting - Rarely
  • Lifting - Frequently
  • Carrying - Frequently
  • Pushing - Occasionally
  • Pulling - Occasionally
  • Climbing - Occasionally
  • Balancing - Occasionally
  • Stooping - Frequently
  • Kneeling - Frequently
  • Crouching - Frequently
  • Crawling - Occasionally
  • Reaching - Frequently
  • Handling - Frequently
  • Grasping - Frequently
  • Feeling - Constantly
  • Talking - Constantly
  • Hearing - Constantly
  • Repetitive Motions - Constantly
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

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