Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Company: Legacy Health
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: February 7, 2025

Job Description:

Neonatal Nurse PractitionerUS-WA-VANCOUVERJob ID: 24-39326Type: Part Time - BenefittedSalmon Creek Medical Ctr campusOverview------Legacy Health has a growth opportunity to join a well-established team of energetic NNP's.-- The NNP role has opportunities at both Level III and IV NICU units within Legacy.-- Both units offer delivery attendance, medical management of high-risk neonates and infants, including rounding on NNP service patients.-- Telemedicine Resuscitation coverage of other Legacy level I nursery sites and the opportunity to work on nonclinical projects vital to the high standard of care for the NICU patients and families is also a vital part of the NNP role.----The Level IV 45 bed unit is within Randall Children's Hospital, a free-standing 9 story children's hospital, and offers comprehensive care with all subspecialties, including cardiac and neurology surgery specialties, genetics and ECMO, within the framework of family integrated care.-- Randall Children's Hospital has a dedicated children's transport team.-- No transport requirement for the NNP role.-- --The Level III 22 bed unit at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical center is eagerly awaiting the addition of NNP's to the care team.---- The schedule is emerging and includes 12, 16 and 24-hour shift options.----The role requires NNP to--be based in the Portland/Vancouver area and requires dual licensure in Oregon and Washington. Rotation frequency through both units is negotiable and individualized to maintain 24-hour coverage at both sites, including nights, holidays, and weekends.-- Holiday tracks and a well-established self-scheduling model bring increased satisfaction and balance to the team.--The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner role is part of the Legacy Medical Group of medical providers.-- Candidates will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package that includes required license reimbursement and generous continuing education support annually.--QUALIFICATIONS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:--Patient Care Management:-- The NNP's work collaboratively with Neonatologists and pediatric subspecialists in the NICU as well as pediatricians and obstetricians in the Labor and Delivery and Family--Birthing centers to guide the care of neonates and infants across the care continuum.-- The NNP's are able to practice in an autonomous role utilizing technical procedural skills as well as essential decision making in the care of these patients.-- --Nursing Care Support:-- The NNP team provide ongoing support to the nursing staff whether on the unit or through formal education opportunities.-- The NNP's are key leaders in patient care projects that support both nursing care and medical management.--Resuscitation: The NNP's attend deliveries in person at each of the medical centers and via a telehealth support platform at the other level I nursery sites to provide a consistent high level of care for newborns throughout the Legacy system.---- --Discharge Planning: The entire NICU team works to provide an integrated family care experience to enable families to care for their high-risk infants within the NICU setting and beyond.-- The NICU values input from all members of the team including dedicated neonatal RT's, consultants from dietary, OT/PT, lactation, as well as the core nursing, medical and leadership staff.-- -- -- -- ----EDUCATION:As required by licensure.--EXPERIENCE:Minimum 2 years' experience Level IV NICU preferred----LICENSURE:Current applicable state RN license required.Current applicable state license as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Privileges (NNP-PP) required.--National Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) required.Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor Certification preferredCredentialed by Legacy Medical Staff for Category I and II privileges.Current BLS and NRP certificates from the American--Heart Association.Applications can be accessed through our website at, Careers - For Health Professionals - Legacy Health. For additional information please email Forrest Brown, FoBrown@LHS.org. --Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled. Sorry, no J-1 waivers available.PI019854e3b197-25660-34917709

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