Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at The University of Chicago in Merrillville, Indiana

Job Description:

Department



BSD PED - Neonatology



About the Department



In collaboration with the Maternal-Fetal Service, Neonatology runs the University of Chicago Perinatal Network with over 10 affiliated community hospitals, including Methodist Hospitals. Babies requiring specialized attention are cared for in Methodist's Level 3 NICU at the Northlake Campus. Highly skilled in neonatal resuscitation and stabilization procedures, the staff provides a full range of care to babies of all gestational ages. In the Level 2.5 intermediate ICU at the Southlake Campus, growth and development issues are carefully monitored until the babies can make the transition to home.



Job Summary



The neonatal nurse practitioner provides direct patient care, in collaboration with consulting physicians and the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentials committee, to include identification, management, and/or referral of health problems for patients at Methodist Hospitals.



Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and formulate plan of care in collaboration with physician, nursing staff, and the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the Credentials Committee.
  
  


• Communicate follow-up plan/disposition with the follow-up health care provider.
  
  


• Prescribe and evaluate pharmacological therapies according to protocol.
  
  


• Attend both high and low risk deliveries as needed.
  
  


• Initiate CPR and perform therapeutic techniques to stabilize a compromised infant in the delivery room, NICU, emergency room and referring hospitals as needed.
  
  


• Stabilize and transport patients as needed.
  
  


• Demonstrate in-depth understanding of current professional and legal trends, concepts and issues related to practice.
  
  


• Identify educational needs of family members and assist with teaching as appropriate.
  
  


• Ensure that appropriate systems and resources are in place to maintain established standards of care.
  
  


• Participate in self and peer evaluation to improve quality of care.
  
  


• Participate in the development, review and evaluation of policies and procedures.
  
  


• Participate in developing and implementing QI monitoring.
  
  


• Participate in providing in-service and outreach education program.
  
  


• Act as resource for clinical skills for staff on or of the unit.
  
  


• May participate in clinical research projects conducted by supervising physicians.
  
  


• Serve as preceptor to APP students.
  
  


• Evaluates goals and outcomes considering the benefit-versus-burden, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness for the patient, family and the organization.
  
  


• Develops diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions needed to achieve the goals and outcomes of the patient's plan of care.
  
  


• Has a deep understanding and response to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations such as infants, children, pregnant and lactating women, or older adults. Develops and coordinates APP training and professional development activities.
  
  


• Performs other related work as needed.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications




Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree from an accredited school/college.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through a combination of education and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

Current and/or eligible for State of Illinois licensure/registration required. Eligibility to be privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO). - State of Illinois

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Preferred Qualifications




Education:

• Advanced nursing degree from an accredited school/college of nursing.
  
  


• Completion of approved NNP training.
  
  

Experience:

• 1-2 years of clinical experience in a related area of specialty.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications:

• NCC certification as a neonatal nurse practitioner.
  
  


• Ability to obtain Illinois advanced practice nurse license by start date.
  
  


• Current license as registered nurse.
  
  


• Once licensed, apply for a mid-level practitioner-controlled substance license and DEA number.
  
  

Preferred Competencies

• Proficiency in resuscitation, intubation and line placement.
  
  


• Proficiency in EPIC.
  
  


• Proficiency in use of computers.
  
  


• Excellent clinical, management and organizational skills.
  
  


• Ability to conduct physical examination and health assessments.
  
  


• Being detail oriented.
  
  


• Be able to work effectively under pressure.
  
  


• Be able to use independent judgment.
  
  


• Strong communication skills.
  
  


• Demonstrated ability to facilitate communication among various levels of practitioners.
  
  


• Ability to interview and obtain medical information.
  
  


• Willingness to enter into written collaborative agreement with collaboration physician upon hire.
  
  


• Be able to properly document and bill for services.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Clinical care setting.
  
  


• Exposure to human blood, human blood components, and/or products made from human blood.
  
  


• Exposure to infectious material.
  
  


• High-stress environment.
  
  

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
  
  


• Reference Contact Information (preferred)
  
  

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.



Job Family



Healthcare & Medical Services



Role Impact



Individual Contributor



FLSA Status



Exempt



Pay Frequency



Monthly



Scheduled
Weekly Hours



40



Benefits Eligible



Yes



Drug Test Required



Yes



Health Screen Required



Yes



Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required



No



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