Job Description:

What we’re looking for in you

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Eligibility to obtain prescriptive writing authority and the successful completion of obtaining such authority within 3 months of the beginning date of this employment from Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
• Current RN and Advanced Practice licenses in the state of Minnesota
• Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner through National Certification Corporation (NCC)
• Current BLS through American Heart Association or American Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer & Health Care Provider)
• Current NRP through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Preferred:

• Master's degree in nursing
• STABLE Program Instructor
• NRP Instructor

The skills/experience you bring as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Required:

• Pediatric or neonatal nursing experience and at least 2 years' experience in a level II/III NICU position
• Must possess clinical knowledge and expertise in management of critically ill neonates including: resuscitation and stabilization, admission and triage. The work of NNP consistently exercises a high degree of discretion and independent judgment in analyzing, interpreting, and making inferences from comprehensive physical assessment of the newborn/infant, as well as from laboratory, radiographic, and clinical reports
• Should possess proficient technical skills in intubation, umbilical line catheterization, chest tube placement. Should be able to develop individualized plan of care and knowledge of ongoing management of critical neonates including: management of respiratory fluids and electrolytes, infection, cardiovascular
• A comprehensive understanding of common neonatal disease processes, including identification and treatment, clinical procedural and physical examination is essential
• Collaborative skills: Neonatal nurse practitioner are a part of an interdisciplinary team, hence they require this skill to work collaboratively with other nurses and allied healthcare professionals in providing patient care to infants
• Communication skills: They require effective writing and oral communication skills to provide education and counseling to parents and care-givers
• Interpersonal skills: Neonatal nurse practitioners require this skill for establishing rapport and building relationship with parents and families whose infants are in NICU, as well as other nursing staff

Preferred:

• Minimum of 3 years Level III work experience as a NNP

The purpose of the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

As a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner you will function as a collaborating partner of the Neonatologists and Pediatricians in directing and managing the patient care needs of all newborns within Lakeview Hospital. The NNP works collaboratively with the ER physicians/PAs to help establish access, draw blood, assist with management, or consult on the care of newborns and infants up to 28 days of life. The NP functions in an advanced practice role and is responsible for complete daily management of Level II patients in collaboration with a sponsoring physician(s). The NNP has responsibility for the assessment and management of newborn patients including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and daily implementation and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care. The NNP is responsible for participating in the continuing education and staff development within the Women's Center.

Your life at Lakeview

Join Lakeview Hospital, a market leader providing an outstanding patient care experience in the Twin Cities metro area, on our exciting mission of keeping patients healthier, improving the patient experience for each individual, and providing affordable care. At Lakeview Hospital, you will find a culture of excellence, compassion, integrity and partnership. Our employees take great pride in making our mission happen every day.

Lakeview Hospital is nationally recognized for putting patients and safety first! We have a long history of being recognized for our outstanding patient care by local, state and national organizations. Other healthcare organizations strive to receive this recognition.

Stillwater is the birthplace of Minnesota, a jewel on the scenic St. Croix River. A short drive from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul and just across the river from Wisconsin, Stillwater offers a hometown feel with big town benefits. Whether outdoor activities in the beautiful nearby state parks or shopping on historic main street is more your thing, Stillwater is a fabulous community in which to work, live and play.

Did you know…

Lakeview Hospital has free parking for all employees.

Lakeview offers a generous employee discount in our pharmacy.

Lakeview offers tuition reimbursement for eligible roles at an employment status of 0.4 FTE and above

Lakeview has an on-site Employee Fitness Center for employee use and it is open 24/7.