Careers @ MSU

Working/Functional Title

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary

The NNP functions as a primary care provider to patients assigned to the Michigan State University neonatologists at the Sparrow Hospital Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (RNICU). The NNP will report to the medical director of RNICU. The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Assess, plan, and evaluate medical care in collaboration with MSU neonatologists
• Report patient care accurately and concisely in patient care rounds and problem-oriented documentation
• Collaborate with the health care team in planning and coordinating care for patients and their families through care conferences
• Order diagnostic studies and therapeutic measures in collaboration with the responsible physician
• Order medications utilizing approved RNICU goals, guidelines, and protocols (including blood and blood protocols)
• Attend high-risk deliveries
• Resuscitate and stabilize newborn patients
• Determine need for and perform core specialized diagnostic, therapeutic, and other procedures, including but not limited to:
  • Initiation and management of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Endotracheal intubation
  • Initiation and management of ventilatory support
  • Lumbar puncture
  • Venipuncture
  • Percutaneous, radial, posterior tibial, and dorsalis pedis arterial cannulation
  • Arterial puncture
  • Urethral catheterization of the bladder
  • Thoracentesis
  • Peripheral intravenous catheter insertion
  • Umbilical venous catheterization
  • Umbilical artery catheterization
  • Percutaneous central venous catheterization
• Perform the following procedures in consultation with a neonatologist (unless in life threatening situations):
  • Exchange transfusion
  • Initiation of oscillator ventilator support
  • Initiation of inhaled Nitric Oxide
  • Initiation of therapeutic hypothermia
  • Pericardiocentesis
  • Thoracotomy for chest tube insertion
• Provide direction to neonatal transport nurses for transport of patients, or participate in transport when appropriate
• Provide consultation for patients in the mother baby unit, delivery room, pediatric floors, ED and Perinatal areas
• Provide leadership by:
  • Assisting in clinical supervision and teaching of residents, advanced practice nursing students, and PA students
  • Participating in performance evaluations
  • Formulate long-term and short-term goals based on self-assessment of strengths and weaknesses
  • Participate in the formulation, revision, and implementation of policies and procedures in the RNICU, as appropriate
  • Participate in quality of care and performance improvement
  • Maintain a climate conducive to open communication
  • Act as a role model and resource for peers, students, residents, and nursing staff
  • Maintaining a working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations; the Corporate Compliance Plan; Code of Ethics; and other policies and procedures to ensure adherence to standards of honest, ethical, and professional behavior
  • Serving as a model representative of Michigan State University by demonstrating adherence to customer service standards, and by respecting the privacy and confidentiality of all patients
  • Demonstrating knowledge of and respect for patient, provider, and organizational confidentiality procedures and protocols defined under HIPAA
  • Following established HIPAA privacy procedures
  • Maintaining and protecting patient rights under the standards established by HIPAA
• Contribute to research by:
  • Applying researching findings in practice and teaching
  • Supporting and participating in research activities
  • Promoting understanding of research projects and/or findings among neonatologists, nursing students, staff, and peers

• Follow the guidelines of RNICU staffing developed by the medical director
  • Staffing guidelines follow MSU employment guidelines
  • Participate in covering RNICU during weekdays, weekend days, weeknights, weekend nights and Holidays
  • Scheduling hours can be variable to meet the need of patient care in RNICU

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing one or two years of post-bachelor degree work such as a Masters in Nursing; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in direct nursing care in a specialized area or a Master's Degree in Nursing; up to six months of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in direct nursing care in a specialized area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The position also requires possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse and specialty certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan. May require certification by the American Nurses' Association in a specialty area.

Desired Qualifications

Clinical knowledge and skill necessary to formulate nursing and medical interventions in the RNICU environment. Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria. Interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other associates.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Work Hours

Approximately thirteen twelve-hour shifts per four-week rotation.

Website

HTTP://PHD.MSU.EDU

Summary of Health Risks

• Exposure to human blood, serum, tissue and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions.
• TB risk or work within 3 feet of human patients in a health care setting or have potential exposure to animals or to specimens with Mycobacterium