Qualifications
Responsibilities
Benefits
The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) provides advanced neonatal care to newborns requiring specialized medical management in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), newborn nursery, delivery room, and other inpatient neonatal settings. Working collaboratively with neonatologists, pediatric subspecialists, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams, the NNP assesses, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute and chronic neonatal conditions while promoting evidence-based, family-centered care.
The NNP functions as a member of the neonatal care team and is responsible for comprehensive patient management, including diagnostic evaluation, procedures, treatment planning, care coordination, discharge planning, and family education. Core Responsibilities • Perform comprehensive neonatal assessments, histories, and physical examinations. • Diagnose and manage acute and chronic neonatal conditions. • Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures. • Prescribe medications and treatments within scope of practice. • Participate in neonatal resuscitations and stabilization of high-risk infants. • Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the care team. • Coordinate patient care, consultations, and discharge planning. • Educate and support patients' families regarding care plans and treatment goals. • Document patient care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record. • Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and professional development activities.
Scope of Practice and Autonomy
The Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) will practice within the scope of licensure, certification, credentialing, and privileging. The APC will deliver safe, evidence-based patient care under applicable collaborative practice agreements and standardized procedures, in partnership with supervising and collaborating physicians. The APC will exercise independent clinical judgment while maintaining physician collaboration and consultation as appropriate to patient needs, clinical complexity, organizational policy, and regulatory requirements. Reporting Relationships
The NP/PA will report to the Director of Advanced Practice.
The NP/PA will practice as part of a clinical care team under the direction of their supervising physician(s).
The NP/PA will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation operations.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
Experience • Minimum three (3) years of inpatient NICU experience • Experience managing high-risk neonatal populations. Education NP: • Graduate of an accredited RN and NP Program. • Master or Doctorate degree in nursing. License, Certification, Registration • Registered Nurse License (California) • Nurse Practitioner Certificate (California) • Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number (California) • National Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner through the National Certification Corporation. and: • National Provider Identification at time of hire • Current DEA registration number with successful completion of Schedule II controlled-substance course • Basic Life Support from Americal Heart Association • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification Additional Requirements: • Demonstrate knowledge of and skill in customer service, conflict resolution, counseling, problem solving, decision making, oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, adaptability, change management, results orientation, and teamwork. • Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.• All candidates must meet credentialing requirements established for nurse practitioners or physician assistants as set forth by California Pacific Medical Center and Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation Preferred Qualifications • Experience precepting Neonatal Nurse Practitioner students, new graduate NNPs, or advanced practice providers. • Knowledge of adult learning principles and provider development. • Experience with onboarding, mentorship, and competency assessment. • Prior leadership or program development experience preferred.
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