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Organization:

In-Patient Nrs Practnrs 30

Job Summary:

Works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team to provide healthcare in the acute care and critical care settings independently. Functions as an intensivist responsible for the day to day management of critically ill and convalescing infants from admission to discharge.

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Position Summary:

The Neonatal Network Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) collaborates with neonatologists and a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide specialized neonatal care across inpatient and telemedicine settings. This role supports and contributes to the development, implementation, and optimization of regional neonatal network programs, including telemedicine resuscitation, post-hemorrhagic ventricular dilation (PHVD) management, complex bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) patient intake and evaluation, and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) care coordination.

 

The APP serves as a clinical expert in neonatal acute care, utilizing advanced assessment, diagnostic, care coordination, communication, and program development skills to improve access to specialized neonatal services throughout the network. The provider collaborates with multidisciplinary stakeholders to develop standardized clinical pathways, enhance care delivery processes, support quality improvement initiatives, and advance strategic neonatal network goals.

 

Candidates must have a minimum of two years of neonatal advanced practice experience and maintain Nurse Practitioner certification (NNP-BC preferred) or Physician Assistant certification with completion of a neonatal fellowship.

 

 Position Hours:

 

• Mix of 8-hour, 10-hr and/or 12-hour day shifts
• Weekend coverage may be required
• Combination of clinical, telemedicine, and programmatic responsibilities

 

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Assessment and Management

• Perform comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and assessments for acutely ill and medically complex neonatal patients.
• Order, interpret, and manage diagnostic testing and therapeutic interventions.
• Develop and implement evidence-based plans of care in collaboration with neonatologists and subspecialists.
• Participate in neonatal stabilization, resuscitation, and advanced procedures consistent with approved privileges.

 

Program Development and Network Initiatives

• Partner with physician and operational leaders to develop, implement, evaluate, and sustain neonatal network programs and services.
• Assist in the design and standardization of clinical pathways, workflows, and care coordination processes across the network.
• Monitor program outcomes and identify opportunities for quality improvement, growth, and expansion of specialized neonatal services.
• Participate in strategic planning, performance improvement, data review, and program evaluation activities.
• Support education, stakeholder engagement, and adoption of evidence-based practices across referring facilities and network sites.

 

Telemedicine Resuscitation Program Support

• Provide programmatic support for our telemedicine consultation service.
• Assist in clinical decision-making, escalation of care, and transfer planning.
• Participate in education, simulation training, and quality improvement activities across the neonatal network.

 

Ventricular Dilation Program Support

• Coordinate care for infants with post-hemorrhagic ventricular dilation and related neurologic conditions.
• Monitor clinical status, imaging results, and treatment plans in collaboration with neonatology, neurology, and neurosurgery teams.
• Support implementation of standardized screening, surveillance, and treatment pathways.

 

Complex BPD Intake and Care Coordination

• Conduct intake evaluations for patients with severe and complex bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
• Gather, review, and synthesize comprehensive medical histories, diagnostic studies, and outside records.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care involving pulmonology, cardiology, nutrition, developmental, and surgical services.

 

ROP Program Coordination

• Facilitate ROP screening, follow-up, and treatment coordination.
• Track patient appointments and ensure compliance with recommended ophthalmology evaluations.
• Serve as a liaison among NICU teams, ophthalmologists, referring facilities, and families.

 

Communication, Documentation, and Professional Practice

• Maintain effective communication with patients, families, referring providers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Complete timely and compliant documentation of clinical encounters, telemedicine consultations, procedures, and care coordination activities.
• Participate in quality improvement, research, education, professional development, and departmental meetings.

Qualifications:

Required

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies.
• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification, Pediatric Acute Care Certification or Physician Assistant certification with neonatal fellowship training.
• Minimum two (2) years of neonatal or pediatric advanced practice experience.

Preferred

• Telemedicine consultation experience.
• Experience caring for critically ill neonates in a Level III or IV NICU.
• Experience with neonatal resuscitation, PHVD management, severe BPD, or ROP programs.
• Quality improvement and program development experience.

Certifications

• NRP
• PALS
• BLS
• Advanced Procedure Privileges consistent with institutional requirements

 Our Nursing Philosophy:  

We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being. 

As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:

• Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
• Dental and /or vision plan
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Paid Time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Short-Long term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
• And many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!

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Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-Licensed Nurse Practitioner - Tennessee, LIC-Physician's Assistant Certified - Tennessee, LIC-Registered Nurse - Tennessee

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

Less than 1 year

Education:

Master's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.  EOE/Vets/Disabled.