Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Location: Templeton, CA (93465)
Company: Specht & Associates
Industry: Healthcare
Job Type: Full Time
Posted: 19 days ago
Reposted: 5 days ago
We have several NNP openings across the US, ALL are Fulltime perm, relocation provided! If your an Neonatal Nurse Practitioner PLEASE CONTACT US- Neonatal Nurse Navigator Pediatrics - Client location: Templeton, CA Seeking a Full Time Pediatric Neonatal Nurse practitioner to cover night shifts, totaling four, ten-hour shifts per week* A 122-bed acute care hospital has been caring for the communities of Northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. With a medical staff of more than 200 physicians and 400 caregivers and support staff, the hospital specializes in emergency care, obstetrics, orthopedics, digestive disorders, wound care, and a broad array of medical, surgical and outpatient services.

Twin Cities Community Hospital earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of ApprovalĀ® with distinction for its knee replacement program and was the first hospital in San Luis Obispo County to earn the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. In addition, the hospital is recognized as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery. Baby-Friendly USA designated Twin Cities Community Hospital as an internationally recognized Baby-Friendly birth facility.

The hospital also reports one of the lowest Cesarean section rates in the State of California. Twin Cities has earned an A from the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. Position Summary: Reporting to the Director of Patient Care Services and Department of Pediatrics Chair, the Registered Nurse functions in an expanded role under the direct supervision of a pediatrician.

According to the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (June 1990), the Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) is educationally prepared, according to nationally recognized standards, to assume the role through study and supervised practice beyond the level of basic nursing preparation. The APN is a RN with clinical expertise in neonatal nursing that has received graduate education with supervised clinical experience in the management of sick newborns and their families. The APN manages a caseload of neonatal patients with consultation, collaboration, and general supervision from a pediatrician.

Utilizing the extensive knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology and physiology acquired, the APN exercises independent judgments in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of certain delegated medical processes and procedures. As an advanced practice neonatal nurse, the APN may function in the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist, and is additionally involved in education, consultation, and research at various levels. Maintain privileges through the Medical Staff Office.

Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP) Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage Savings and retirement including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling. Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program Additional benefits life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program Registered nurses - Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE: Minimum: (1) Master's Prepared Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner; (2) Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (1) CA NNP License; (2) maintains NRP and BLS Salary negotiable based on experience plus benefits and relocation assistance

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