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This position is eligible for a $50,000 sign on bonus.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join a team of 9 Neonatologists and 18 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in the management of patients 24/7 in the Beaumont Royal Oak and Troy Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Additional duties include attendance at high-risk deliveries and transport of critically ill newborns to and from Beaumont Royal Oak and Troy Hospitals.

Available as needed to assist team of Neonatal ICU NPs. The team provides 24/7 coverage for the NICU and attends all high-risk deliveries at RO.

BENEFITS

Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.

• Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling

• Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services

• Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Relocation assistance

• Savings & retirement plans, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance

• Free onsite parking at all of our campuses

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:                 

• Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.

• Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.

• Writes prescriptions for medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.

• Determines eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials based on findings.

• Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.

• Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests.

• Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.

• Administers therapeutic measures and obtains specimens as prescribed.

• Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.

• Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the client.

• Dictates follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response, and plan.

• Maintains provision of preventive health services (e.g. screening, risks assessment, immunizations, PAP smears, self-breast exam).

• Dictates or writes patient history, admissions, care plans, progress, and discharge notes.

• Interacts with program assistants and data managers for optimal patient care.

• Assists in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care.

• Conducts or participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for assigned patient.

• Provides on-call coverage.

• Performs patient triage and determines the urgency of physician's evaluation.

• Provides symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Training: 

• Master's Degree in Nursing with Neonatal specialization from an accredited institution (NNP)

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse in a specialty clinical setting is preferred.

Certification, Licensure, Registration:

• State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner license required

• AHA BLS and NRP Certification, required

Other Qualifications: 

• Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills consistent with mission and values.

• Demonstrates interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients in situations requiring sensitivity and tact.

• Demonstrates strong health assessment skills.