Pediatric / Neo- Natal Nurse Practitioner - Unity Nursery (Per Diem)

• Graduation from Nurse Practitioner program, Master's degree in nursing, with certification as a Nurse Practitioner required
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse & Nurse Practitioner in NYS
• Previous Neonatal or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner experience desirable or a combination of related experiences in progressively advancing nursing practice and leadership roles
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) Certification acquired prior to start date or obtained during orientation
• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care: Establishes a medical diagnosis; orders and evaluates diagnostic studies: monitors therapeutic procedures and manages follow-up plans. Follows established neo-natal nursing standards, procedures and practices, and gives patient care directions to nursing and other staff. Demonstrates in-depth advanced knowledge of current professional nursing and neo-natal theory, practice, and techniques in area of specialty. Interprets and evaluates written standards relevant to services within area of practices. Initiates CPR and BLS of patients when necessary according to AHA guidelines.
• Patient Satisfaction: Implements plan of care in safe, effective and professional manner. Identifies and prioritizes teaching and learning needs of patients. Facilitates the efficiency of neonatal nursing care delivery.
• Teamwork: Performs therapeutic and corrective measures within neonatal expertise in collaboration with other health team members. Effectively communicates with administration, subordinates, peers, and other professionals. Facilitates the development of new ideas that affect the department, Unity Family Birth Place, and self.

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.