Nurse Practitioner NICU-PRN

at  Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

JOB SUMMARY:

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner must be highly motivated and interested in expanding their knowledge and skills. Service expectations include, but are not limited to, ordering, conducting, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, prescription of pharmacologic agents and treatments and non-pharmacologic therapies in a cost-efficient manner. The NNP will work autonomously, as well as in collaboration with a variety of NICU and Children’s Hospital staff, to diagnose and manage neonates in an intensive care setting. The NNP will demonstrate commitment to a patient and family-focused model of care . Scope of practice includes clinical management, education and standards for professional practice. We are currently seeking a NNP for 24 hour in-house shifts. 2 years or more experience in Level III NICU or above preferred.

Required Education and Certification: Master’s Degree in Nursing, currently licensed in the State of LA as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and satisfactory completion of an accredited Neonatal Practitioner Program. National certification as an NNP. NRP certification required.

• Master’s Degree
• BLS Certification; Current LA state RN license from LSBN; Current LA Advanced Practice license from LSBN; Certification in an Advanced Practice role by one of the national organizations listed by Louisiana State Board of Nursing: AANP/ AACN/ AMCB/ ANCC/ NBCRNA/ NCC OR PNCB

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