Completes thorough but appropriately focused evaluations of term and premature newborns primarily in the Specialty Care Nursery, including competent and age appropriate histories and examinations. Identifies level of illness severity in a timely manner. Presents thoughtful assessments to the supervising physician and works towards prescribing necessary care plans. Performs appropriate procedures under their responsibility with the appropriate guidance. Knows when and how to seek assistance.
Medical knowledge
Patient history. Gathers patient information following a template. Adapts the template with guidance and as appropriate to filter and prioritize pertinent positives and negatives based on broad diagnostic categories or possible diagnoses.
Patient care
Interpersonal and communication
Practice-based learning and improvement
Professionalism
System-based practice
Minimum Education and Experience Required
Minimum education (degree/type of degree).
Or…
License and/or Certification
Required:
At time of hire and maintenance at time of appointment or privilege approval:
Additionally:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities