Facility:Dayton Children's - Main CampusDepartment:NICU - APPsSchedule:Part timeHours:16Job Details:The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) for general Pediatrics (Neonatal) practices in collaboration with the hospital Neonatologists. The NNP serves as an expert clinical nurse who utilizes specialized knowledge and skill obtained from advanced formal education and clinical expertise to promote optimum care of patients and families with acute neonatal issues. The NNP assesses the health status of the pediatric client (0-2 years of age) through interview, health history, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests. In collaboration with the physician, the NNP evaluates test findings, makes initial medical diagnosis, provides patient/family education, and initiates appropriate action to facilitate the implementation of the therapeutic plan consistent with the continuing health care needs of the patient. The NNP will participate in the provision of health care services for neonatal patients.

Services include, but are not limited to, patient admission, patient rounds, generation of progress notes and patient orders, and patient discharge. NNP activities will include staff development, research, and consultation. The NNP acts as a consultant to the patient/family, nursing staff, institution, and community in the area of neonatal needs. The NNP interrelates with all departments in the hospital as a voice for nursing where clinical expertise is required. The NNP collaborates with neonatologists using a Standard of Care Arrangement.

The NNP serves as an expert clinical nurse practitioner who utilizes the Synergy Professional Practice Model, specialized knowledge, skill, research, and competency acquired through advanced professional training to promote optimum care of patients and families withing the neonatal population. The PNP collaborates with nursing leaders in developing annual goals as they relate to the hospital mission statement.

Department Specific Job Details:

REQUIRED:

· MSN in Nursing. Graduation from an accredited program of nursing.

· RN licensure in State of Ohio

Education Requirements:

Masters: Nursing

Certification/License Requirements:

At Dayton Children's we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families and with each other.

We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference. If this is you, apply today!

Our values:

• Safety--We make safety our first priority.

• Compassion--We deliver compassionate, family-centered care to all we serve.

• Ownership--We are the pediatric care experts and act knowing that every patient, visitor and the hospital is our collective responsibility.

• Collaboration--We work collaboratively to care for children, their families and each other.

• Innovation--We continuously innovate to make Dayton Children's even better today and into the future.

• Equity -- We strive for an environment in which all feel welcomed, valued and fairly treated in order to reach their full potential.

Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or transgender status.