Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric/Nursery Hospitalist

Job Description

SUMMARY:

 Under supervision of a physician, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for delivering care to patients in primarily an inpatient newborn nursery setting. The position will be part of a newborn nursery hospitalist team that will cover several different newborn nurseries including but not limited to: Niswonger Children’s Hospital, Franklin Woods Community Hospital, Indian Path Medical Center and Johnston Memorial Hospital. The NP is responsible for initial stabilization and resuscitation as needed for newborns, daily rounds, home call, and serving as a liaison with the NICU and medical community; making referrals and transport calls to physicians; while being friendly, courteous, and empathetic to the patients and all parties involved with and in their care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.*

• Perform stabilization and resuscitation of newborn infants.
• Perform assessment, by obtaining patient medical and social histories, and by performing examination, diagnostic testing and taking vital signs.
• Evaluate signs and symptoms of patients.
• Interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
• Initiate treatment and manage patient treatment plans for acute and chronic illnesses.
• Initiate treatment of sick newborns.
• Monitor and review patient care and treatment plans.
• Provide training and clinical support of personnel.
• Promote health education and wellness.
• Supervise and/or administer required tests, immunizations, injections, and medications.
• Establish and revise written medical protocol in collaboration with physicians.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as needed.
• Participate in the teaching of medical students, residents, and other students.
• Participate in quality assurance activities.
• Refer patients to physicians or other health care providers and facilities as needed and monitor the outcome of the referral.
• Consult and collaborate with other professionals as needed.
• Provide on call coverage for weekends, evenings, and nights.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing and successful completion of a nurse practitioner program at the master level, neonatal and pediatric nurse practitioners are preferred. Currently licensed in the State of Tennessee as an RN, and ANCC certified as a Nurse Practitioner in a specialty area. Certified or eligible for certificate of fitness in the State of Tennessee. Newborn experience highly preferred.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EOE/AA/M/F/Disability/Vet

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