Certified Neonatal Clinician ( Job Number: 211847 ) vacancy at Kaiser Permanente in Honolulu

Kaiser Permanente is at present looking to employ Certified Neonatal Clinician ( Job Number: 211847 ) on Thu, 14 Nov 2013 23:22:35 GMT. Provides direct patient care including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and technical procedures to a group of normal-to-high risk infants. Manages neonatal caseload with physician consultation and collaboration. Serves as patient and family advocate in identifying healthcare needs and actions for neonatal cases. Coordinates pre- and post-operative care activities for normal-to-high risk infants...

Certified Neonatal Clinician ( Job Number: 211847 )

Location: Honolulu Hawaii

Description: Kaiser Permanente is at present looking to employ Certified Neonatal Clinician ( Job Number: 211847 ) right now, this vacancy will be placed in Hawaii. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Provides direct patient care including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and technical procedures to a group of normal-to-high risk i! nfants. Manages neonatal caseload with physician consultation and collaboration. Serves as patient and family advocate in identifying healthcare needs and actions for neonatal cases. Coordinates pre- and post-operative care activities for normal-to-high risk infants. Supports neonatal units during crisis situations. Utilizes planning, implementation, and evaluation in formulating neonatal diagnosis and intervention.

Essential Functions

• Interprets antenatal/perinatal health history. Assesses gestational age.
• Performs resuscitation of newborns in delivery room and in Neonatal Units with use of bag and mask, laryngoscopy, endotracheal intubation, cardiac compressions, intravenous access and emergency medications.
• Performs physical exams and evaluations on infants in the Delivery, Neonatal and Mother-Baby Units.
• Performs specialized procedures on high-risk infants to include umbilical artery and vein catheterization, endotra! cheal intubation, suprapubic bladder tap, lumbar puncture, per! ipheral central venous catheterization, peripheral artery catheterization, needle aspiration of pneumothorax, sepsis work-ups and other procedures following clinical competencies for advanced practice.
• Orders/interprets lab tests, radiographs and routine diagnostics to include routine Newborn Screening, head ultrasounds, ophthalmic retinal, and outpatient evaluation.
• Prescribes phototherapy, antimicrobial therapy and enteral/parenteral nutrition and supplements.
• Makes rounds on designated patients. Evaluates care and progress.
• Develops plan and writes orders.
• Documents admission history and physicals, resuscitations, assessments, procedures, progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Collaborates with attending MD regarding treatment plan of assigned infants.
• Develops, implements, reviews and revises standards/procedures/protocols for Neonatal Care.
• Develops practice guidelines that reflect current researc! h, trends, and technology in the Neonatal Units.
• Keeps current with standards/issues/implications for advanced practice nursing.
• Provides educational programs for staff to support QI activities.
• Participates in Perinatal Quality Management Program.
• Serves as clinical resource to staff.
• Identifies learning needs of staff. Implements formal and informal educational programs.
• Maintains current knowledge and skills to the Neonatal area.
• Utilizes cost effective resources.
• Provides input to Hospital/Regional Committees for planning, policy development, patient care and quality improvement issues and activities.
• May perform patient care to the extent necessary to maintain clinical expertise, competency and licensing necessary to fulfill job responsibilities and to direct the provision of care on the unit.
• Provides direct patient care on an as needed basis.
• Provides services that are ! within scope of license and in compliance with all legal, regulatory, a! nd policy requirements relevant to clinical role performed.
• Incorporates the KP Nursing Vision, Model and Values through out their Nursing Practice.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience in neonatal care.
• Master's degree in Nursing.
• Valid Hawaii RN License (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure).
• Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) by the National Certification Corporation (NCC) as accepted by the Hawaii State Board of Nursing.
• Valid Hawaii APRN Recognition (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State recognition).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Taxonomy code required at time of hire.
• Skilled in patient advocate role to ensure patient centered focus.
• Strong patient assessment skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in leadership, teaching, interpersonal relations, customer service, problem solving and decision making.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year Nurse Practitioner experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Valid Hawaii APRN Recognition with Prescriptive Authority (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State APRN prescriptive authority) preferred.

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This vacancy starts available on: Thu, 14 Nov 2013 23:22:35 GMT

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