Job Summary:

Cares for neonatal patients in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and/or newborn nursery (NBN) setting, with consultation and general direct or indirect collaboration from a neonatologist. Exercises independent judgement in the assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of medical processes and procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination.

• Gathers pertinent information systemically from all sources: perinatal history, diagnostic tests, comprehensive physical examination, behavioral and developmental assessments.

• Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies.

• Analyzes multiple sources of data in making clinical judgments and in determining effectiveness of a plan of care along with development of problem list with associated differential diagnoses.

• Accurately and appropriately performs routine diagnostic and therapeutic techniques according to established protocol and current standards for neonatal nurse practitioner practice, including attendance at high risk deliveries and initiation of neonatal resuscitation.

• Evaluate infant physiological and behavioral resources to interventions for revision of management plan and update neonatologist as needed.

• Provides accurate and timely documentation of assessment and patient care plan.

• Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning changing healthcare needs of their infant(s), preventative health, treatment options, and community resources.

• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare

• providers or community resources.

• Keep knowledge base current by reading professional literature, attending educational programs, identifying potential areas for neonatal research, and participate in research as directed.

• Assists with policy development, quality assurance measures, and development of in-service education programs including review and evaluation of neonatal nurse practitioner practice protocols.

Skills and Attributes:

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.

• Works under direct supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Position Requirements:

Work Experience

• A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience required

Education

• Master's degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire AND

• APRN - Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND

• APRN - National certification as Neonatal Nurse Practitioner from National Certification Corporation (NCC) required upon hire AND

• NRP - Certified as a Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider required upon hire

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests.  Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information:

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. 

• The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: (Clinical-Hospital)

Standing: Frequently

Walking: Frequently

Sitting: Occasionally

Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Frequently

Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely

Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely

Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Frequently

Carrying 2575 lbs.: Rarely

Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely

Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently

Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Frequently

Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Frequently

Climbing: Occasionally

Bending/Stooping: Frequently

Kneeling: Occasionally

Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally

Reaching: Frequently

Talking: Frequently

Hearing: Frequently

Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely

Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently

Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently

Running: Occasionally

Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently

Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently

Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently

Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure:

Risk Level: High-Risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.