Clinical Nurse Practitioner PRN - PE Pediatrics-Neonatology - USA Health Physicians Group

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Responsibilities

Conduct daily rounds including physical examinations and clinical chart reviews of all newborns in the nursery

Diagnose and treat common neonatal conditions such as neonatal jaundice, hypoglycemia, feeding difficulties, mild respiratory distress and sepsis

Order and interpret tests including bilirubin levels, blood glucose and Xrays

Prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments within the designated scope of practice

Coordinate NICU transfers and manage discharge planning

Maintain clinical documentation

Conduct bedside rounds with parents and provide parental education daily

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including neonatologists, obstetricians, bedside RNs and respiratory therapists

Assist in training supervising and mentoring nursing staff, residents, and/or medical students

Participate in quality improvement including protocol development and quality initiatives

Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements

Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards

Regular and prompt attendance

Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required

Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in nursing from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and completion of an approved nurse practitioner training program Required OR

Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant training program Required

NPC - Certified Nurse Practitioner with the State of Alabama Required and

Licensure with the state of Alabama as a nurse practitioner and registered nurse Required or

Physician Assistant license in the state of Alabama within 60 Days Required

BCLS - Basic Life Support Required

NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Required

Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proficiency in newborn physical assessment and procedures like venipuncture, lumbar puncture, endotracheal intubation Proficiency in newborn physical assessment and procedures like venipuncture, lumbar puncture, endotracheal intubation

Exceptional communication, empathy and conflict resolution skills tailored for families experiencing vulnerable moments Exceptional communication, empathy and conflict resolution skills tailored for families experiencing vulnerable moments

Strong ability to make rapid, accurate clinical judgments in high pressure nursery environments Strong ability to make rapid, accurate clinical judgments in high pressure nursery environments

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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