Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Fellowship
Acclaim Physician Group
- Fort Worth, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
12 hour shifts (days and nights)
Neonatologist in-hospital coverage 24/7
No outpatient clinic, well-baby nursery, or transport team coverage requiredJob Duties:Attend at least 80% of mandatory didactic lectures
Participate in biweekly journal clubs and literature reviews
Attend two skills labs with successful completion
Complete a quality improvement project approved by Fellowship Director
Admit and discharge NICU patients, as appropriate
Order, perform and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests.
Order and perform NICU specific procedures.
Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions.
Examine all maternal history for relevant information that could impact neonates care
Educate families on disease processes, plans of care, and discharge preparation.
Order and monitor specialized NICU equipment.
Communicate effectively with other frontline clinicians and multi-disciplinary staff.
Formulate appropriate treatment plans and prescribe medications (independently or in a collaborative agreement with a physician).
Perform routine physical examinations and interpret patient assessments.
Help facilitate appropriate patient referrals and consults, as necessaryProvide NICU staff development by participation in educational programs
Detect changes in a patient's health and adjust treatment plan as indicated
Anticipate and prepare infant for transfer to higher level of care if indicated
Attendance at high-risk, preterm, and all cesarean section deliveries
Conduct neonatal resuscitation in collaboration with other team members based on NRP curriculum standards
Provide indirectly education as a reference source to Pediatric and Family Practice residents assigned to Newborn Services, as needed
Attendance to mandatory monthly NNP and NICU Provider meetings (via in-person or conference call)
Attendance to a set number of various Women/Infant/Children's Departmental meetings per year
Assume responsibility for a determined area of need (charting audits, research and update protocols, NNP representative on NICU specific committee, Care-specific leader, ect)Qualifications:Education and Qualifications:Current Texas APRN license (APRN) with Prescriptive Authority and Texas Registered Nurse license (RN)
National Board Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner by a Texas Board of Nurse Examiners approved organization
DEA Certification
New graduate with less than 1 year experience as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in a Level III or IV NICU
Attendance at High Risk delivery experience is preferred
Neonatal Resuscitation Certification
Basic Life Support Certification for Healthcare ProvidersLocation Address:
1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States