Job Information
Children's Hospital Colorado Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Flex in Aurora, Colorado
Job ID73306
LocationAurora, Colorado
Full/Part TimePart-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Why Work at Children's....
Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day. We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the nation's top 10 pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.
Job Overview
The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) provides expert Family-Centered Care across the wellness-illness continuum, providing primary, acute, chronic and critical care to infants and toddlers up to age 2 years. In collaboration with other health care providers the NNP will provide initial, ongoing and comprehensive care, including taking complete histories; providing physical examinations and diagnosing, treating and managing patients with acute and chronic illnesses and diseases. This includes ordering, performing, supervising, and interpreting laboratory and imaging studies; prescribing medication and durable medical equipment; and making appropriate referrals for patients and families. In addition, NNP care also includes health promotion, disease prevention, health education, and counseling. The NNP will function as a leader within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care. Identifies and demonstrates incorporation of best current evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences and values for delivery of optimal health care a
Additional Information
Department: Neonatal Nurse Practitioners Hours per week: varies based on needs of department Shift: day/night rotating
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing & Master's Degree NNP Experience: Three years' combined experience as RN or NNP in a neonatal setting. High risk neonatal setting experience preferred. Previous level 4 experience is required. Certification(s): BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certificate and optional Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Licensure(s): Registered Nurse License (RN); Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) License; Prescriptive Authority License; Board Certification as a NNP
Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE Neonate - 30 days to 1yr Toddlers - >1yr to 2yrs ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential f nctions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. Family Centered Care: Consistently integrates age specific age specific and culturally diverse concepts into patient care, taking into consideration both the patient's chronological age and developmental functioning. Advocates for the neonatal patient/family/caregiver Promotes self-management & family centered care Derives outcomes & plans of care that involve the patient/family/caregiver when possible & are realistic to the patient/family/caregiver capabilities & resources Provides patient/family/caregiver with diagnostic & laboratory results as well as... For full info follow application link.