NNP NICU

• Job Summary:

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse with education, training, certification and licensure to direct the care of the at-risk infant. This individual works in collaboration with the NICU Medical Director, staff neonatologists, the Division Director of nursing, the Department Director, staff nurses and other team members. Major areas of responsibility include the provision of direct medical care to at risk and critically ill infants, the emergency stabilization of critically ill infants, participation in neonatal transports, participation in staff development and education, and participation in parent education and discharge planning.

• Job Responsibilities
  • Assesses the complex acute, critical and chronically ill patient for urgent and emergent conditions. Uses relevant data to evaluate for physiologic instability. Utilizes the data to formulate a plan of care.
  • Performs therapeutic interventions to stabilize acute and critical health problems. Specific interventions are listed in the Scope of Practice Document and approved as a part of the credentialing/privileging process.
  • Analyzes the indications, contraindications, risk of complications and cost-benefits of therapeutic interventions.
  • Manages the plan of care through evaluation, modification and documentation according to the patient’s response to therapy. Manages changes in condition with a focus on optimizing the patient outcomes.
  • Incorporates health promotion, health protection and injury prevention measures into the plan of care within the context of the complex acute, critical and chronic illness.
  • Facilitates the patient’s transitions between and within health care settings.
  • Serves as an educational resource to the patient/family, nursing and other staff and prescriber team. Acts as a consultant to multidisciplinary health care team members.
  • Participates in scholarly activities including. Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate educational offerings. Participates in the professional development of others. Acts as a preceptor and mentor to support the development of nurses, nurse practitioners, students, and other health care providers.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety by speaking up about safety issues and changing practice to enhance safety. Shares errors or potential errors through system reporting mechanisms. Demonstrates shared accountability for safe practice.

• Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries:
  • Must be certified to practice as a nurse practitioner by the Alabama Board of Nursing
  • Current RN Licensure in the State of Alabama
  • Current BLS/ /NRP Certification
  • Valid NNP Certification through NCC