Neonatal Nurse Practitioner --- UAB Neonatal ICU & Transport Team --- PT or FT with Sign-on Bonus

Company: UAB Medicine
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: October 17, 2020

Job Description:

Position Description: Advanced Practice Provider (Neonatal Nurse Practitioner) - UAB Medicine Regional Neonatal ICU & Critical Care Transport Team Work Schedule: Full-time or Part-time benefited positions available. 12 hour shifts, varied schedule A full-time role will include a $10,000.00 sign-on bonus, that will be paid out as follows: $2,500 on first or second paycheck $2,500 at one year of service $5,000 at two years of service A part-time role will include a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus, that will be paid out as follows: $1,250 on first or second paycheck $1,250 at one year of service $2,500 at two years of service UAB Medicine is seeking a professional Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join a dynamic team of providers who serves our neonatal population in UAB Medicine---s Regional Neonatal ICU (RNICU) and during Critical Care Transport (CCT). This is a shared position with joint duties assigned to both RNICU and CCT with primary assignment being in the RNICU. Priority will be given to Critical Care Transport when the need arises. Critical Care Transport transports critically ill patients with an NNP/RT team by ground ambulance and fixed wing aircraft to and from UAB Hospital as well as between other hospitals. Patients are also transported to and from Children---s Hospital for tests/procedures and some are transported back to their local hospitals. Most transports are in Alabama and the surrounding states, but include longer-range transports. Transport capabilities include high frequency ventilation, phototherapy, nitric oxide and active cooling. The NNP assists RN, NNP and physician staff with the care of RNICU patients. Tasks include participating in day shift rounding, performing procedures, entering orders, responding to nursing and physician patient concerns, obtaining consults, assisting with TPNs, interpreting and responding to laboratory and radiologic results, talking to parents, entering medical record notes, and responding to codes. Position Summary: To provide medical care and treatment within established scope of practice to acute care services and emergency medicine patients as assigned by and under the direction of the collaborating physician (Section 610-X-5 of the Alabama Board of Nursing Administrative Code) or under supervision of a Board Certified Physician (Section 540-X-7 of the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners Administrative Code). The collaborating physician shall be available for direct communication for consultation and referral or arrange for the same medical coverage by a physician who is pre-approved by the State Board of Medical Examiners in the same manner as the collaborating physician of record. To coordinate plan of care, discharge and specialty referrals as appropriate to meet the age specific needs of the patient. To plan and coordinate health care education for patient, family and other health care providers as needed. To perform comprehensive physical examinations and assessments. To interpret, analyze and evaluate patient---s medical record and social data. To perform and/or assist the physician with procedures per collaborative agreement. To coordinate and participate in performance improvement activities. Position Requirements: Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in Nursing. Alabama RN license and APN license; Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification from the National Certification Corporation; BLS, NRP, PALS. Required: Neonatal NP is required for this role. 3 years neonatal ICU experience; 2 years NNP experience. Please note that a U.S. Passport is required for this role. Licenses/Certifications/Registrations: Currently certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) Neonatal Specialty by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment. Depending on the unit/department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.

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