Adv Pract Prof - NICU

WVU Medicine Children's - Morgantown, WV

Job Title: Adv Pract Prof - NICU

Position: Clinical and medical expert in neonatal patient care

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Pay:

Shift: Varied

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: Morgantown

State: WV

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Job Responsibilities

Manage comprehensive and individualized care for patients and their families in the inpatient phase of hospitalization.
Complete daily rounds; consult and pre-procedure evaluations and integrated assessments.
Order additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate in collaboration with neonatal faculty.
Perform and communicate results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines.
Consult and communicate with hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in patient evaluations.
Complete succinct comprehensive clinical evaluations and document findings in the medical record.
Facilitate patient discharge and coordinate necessary follow-up services.
Develop and individualize comprehensive plan of care for neonatal patients.
Participate on physician and interdisciplinary team rounds as applicable.
Care for neonates as part of flight or ground transport teams.
Identify unstable or complex neonatal patient care situations and facilitate appropriate interventions.
Initiate effective emergency care in emergency situations.
Evaluate neonatal patients and coordinate the education of medical/nursing students.
Assist in the collection of outcome measures as applicable.
Demonstrate critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning in clinical decision-making.
Utilize teaching strategies in the provision of education to nursing staff and the community.
Evaluate the effectiveness of patient/family teaching and collaborate with clinical staff.
Act as a resource for staff and student learners caring for neonatal patients.
Provide educational programs to personnel in the area of expertise.
Mentor nursing personnel and learners in clinical practice.
Participate in community programs and distribute literature as needed.
Document the plan of care and interventions in the medical record following compliance standards.
Collaborate with leaders and staff to achieve patient outcome-based improvements.
Provide leadership in the development of changes in neonatal practice.
Participate and initiate interdisciplinary approaches to patient care.
Document hours and submit billing reports as appropriate.
Participate in the Performance Improvement Plan and activities.
Review and interpret neonatal data to recommend and implement necessary changes.
Participate in clinical trials and research studies.
Adhere to established Performance Expectations for UHA Employees.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Clinical and medical skills in neonatal care
Communication skills
Proficiency with computers

Preferred Skills

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
NNP or ACPNP certification

Requirements

Experience: Neonatal ICU, acute care or pediatric experience preferred; eligible new graduates considered.

Education: Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’s Degree in Nursing (or MEC approved equivalent) or Bachelor's/Master's degree as Physician Assistant.

License & Certification:

National Certification by recognized APRN Certification Centers
Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia
American Heart Association Neonatal BLS Certification required

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