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Job Description

It’s a great time to be a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at Children’s! The need for our specialized care has never been greater in our community. Our services are expanding as we move to the new Arthur M. Blank Hospital, which is one of the largest and most innovative pediatric hospitals in the nation. Our pediatric care is regularly recognized for being among the best in the country. We are ranked as one of the top pediatric hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and have achieved Magnet® recognition for our dedication to nursing excellence. Our Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) provide comprehensive, advanced care for critically ill newborns and premature infants in the Southeast.

As a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP), you will provide care in an advanced practice nursing role, under approved protocols, for infants and their families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The majority of the time is spent in the realm of clinical practice, and the NNP has responsibilities for collaboration, consultation, teaching, and supervision in collaboration with the NNP Medical Director.

Experience

No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in program development

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing or Bachelor’s

Certification Summary

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia or Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the state of Georgia or Licensure as a physician Assistant in the state of Georgia.Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification is requiredCertification by National Certification Corporation (NCC) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification within prior six yearsNRP Certification required within 60 days of hireBasic Life Support (BLS) upon hire

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficiency in neonatal physical assessment skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills

Job Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive patient care management within a collaborative practice model, with functions and duties as outlined in the physician/APRN practice agreements.Provides culturally sensitive patient care that is in accordance with state licensure and regulations, and is based upon the standards of practice as defined by APRN certifying agencies.Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates care of the neonatal patient working collaboratively with other health professionals using approaches that recognize each one’s expertise to meet the needs of the patients.Consistently works to eliminate communication barriers, participating as a key member of an interdisciplinary team.Serves as an educational resource for patients, families, health care professionals, students, and lay public regarding area of clinical subspecialty. Assists in development, creation and implementation of educational programs.Participates in identification and development of programs within clinical specialty at service line, system, and/or regional levels as required by the service line.Utilizes research to identify, examine, and evaluate creative approaches to health care with the goal of improved outcomes for the patient and family. Participates in continuous quality improvement based on professional practice standards and relevant statutes and regulations.Expands clinical and professional knowledge base. Recognizes the importance of participation in professional organizations. Accepts personal responsibility for professional development and the maintenance of professional competence and credentials.  Continuously conducts self-evaluation of advanced nursing practice skills in an effort to ensure competent clinical care and continued self-development.Participates in and complies with hospital/departmental policies, regulations, and programs. Assists in the development, implementation, management, marketing, and evaluation of a program of specialty and/or overall program.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family

Nurse Practitioner/Phys Assistant