APRN - NEWBORN SPECIALTY - NICU

Company: St. Bernards Healthcare
Location: Jonesboro
Posted on: March 22, 2020

Job Description:

A Masters degree in nursing is required. Licensed by Arkansas State Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Nurse. Certification by national certifying body with prescriptive privileges. Advanced training as an Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.ExperienceThree years experience in an--Neonatal ICU--setting desired.PhysicalNormal hospital environment. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells and temperatures by touch. Frequently required to stand, walk, sit and use fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. Reach with hands and arms.-- May be exposed to airborne and infectious materials. Working knowledge of computer systems.This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.JOB SUMMARYProvide healthcare for patients in the Neonatal ICU and postpartum wards. Performs professional duties in collaboration with Physicians as follows: Assessment--of health status of unit patients; formulates an appropriate differential diagnosis; develops and carries out a plan of care in collaboration with other disciplinary team members. Care will also include but not limited to, conducting history and physicals, initial and ongoing assessments, management of pharmacotherapy, ordering and interpretation of tests. Provide consultation and post-natal care/assessment of newborns.-- The advanced practice nurse must demonstrate effective assessment, treatment, and teaching/learning skills. The position is required to utilize independent judgment.

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