Neonatology Job at Intermountain Health in St. George, UT

Job Description:
This position is accountable for the provision of patient care and other duties as permitted by licensure and defined within Credentialing and Privileging documentation (hospital), Credentialing and Scope of Practice (Medical Group), Collaboration Agreement and/or other similar documentation as appropriate.

Essential Functions

Clinical Practice:

• Management of critically ill and premature infants in the NICU with complex health issues including resuscitation, assessment, diagnosis, medication management, ventilation management, treatment, and timely documentation. Daily rounding with the interdisciplinary medical team.

• Ordering and performing medical tests and procedures specific to the NICU population.

• Consultation and coordination with other pediatric healthcare providers.

• Educating and supporting parents, guardians, APP students, and staff in the care of NICU patients.

• Continual participation in weekly learning opportunities and developing for optimal NICU patient care and outcomes

Education:

• Conduct and/or coordinate education to increase the knowledge of patients , patient family , and others. Providing appropriate instruction based on patient needs to support the continuum of care.

• Train other staff in areas of clinical expertise . Provides teaching of students as appropriate to increase their clinical knowledge and ensure safe patient care.

• Stay abreast of current trends in healthcare practice and participate in continuing medical education to ensure optimal clinical knowledge and effective patient care skill .

Consultation/Collaboration:

• Coordinates and collaborates patient care efforts with other care providers.

• Communicates clinical information timely , accurately, thoroughly, and appropriately to other providers of patient care.

• May collaborate with other care providers in the effective sharing of practice expertise .

Research:

• May participate in research and utilize evidence-based practice to promote quality patient care, protocol development, care process model development, and best practice standards for assigned patient population.

• Supports professional development through research processes .

Skil ls

• Patient/ Acute and or Chronic Care

• Pharma M anagement

• Patient Assessment

• Implement Treatment Plans

• Computer keyboarding and technology

• Communication

• Life support

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state license as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).

• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner.

OR

• Current state license as a Physician Assistant

• Current certification from a recognized certifying organization such as the National Commission of Physician Assistants.

AND

• C ertification in Neonatology.

• Applicable experience as defined by position leadership .

AND

• Eligible for State Controlled Substance License.

• Eligible for Federal DEA Certificate II through V.

• BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers.

• Other certification as required ( e.g. ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NRP).

• Current certification from a recognized certifying organization such as the NCCPA for physician assistants or the ANCC or AANP for nurse practitioners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher .

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc . ).

• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period.

Physical Requirements:

Location:
Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital

Work City:
St George

Work State:
Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$62.44 - $96.34

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