What are the responsibilities and job description for the NX Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - MG-Peds-Neon-LPCH (0.2 FTE, Days) position at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital?
Nursing Advance Practice
Relief 0.2 FTE, 8 Hour Day Shift
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Job Summary
This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.
The Nurse Practitioner functions under the general Nurse Practitioner Standardized Process Protocol approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). The Nurse Practitioner provides routine care and management of the patient with acute and chronic complaints, in collaboration with the supervising physician and through implementation of standardized procedures. Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the Nurse Practitioner and the supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, and the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (LCPH) Medical Board and Board of Directors.
Essential Functions
The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.
Evaluates and treats patients with acute and chronic complaints related to specialty, according to written standardized procedures.
Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new patients according to written standardized procedures.
Obtains interval histories and performs pertinent examinations on return patients.
Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient according to written standardized procedures.
Orders and furnishes medications according to written standardized procedures and acquires counter-signature on prescriptions from the supervising physician for medications not included in the approved formulary.
Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency and according to written standardized procedures where applicable.
Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications. Medications that are not FDA-approved or are used for a non-FDA-approved indication (off-label use) require a patient-specific order in advance from the supervising physician.
After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room when there is not a resident available. The Nurse Practitioner role is limited to serving in the role of scrub assistant.
Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.
Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary. Refer to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Protocol (Code Blue) in the online LPCH Administrative Manual.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
Education: Master's or doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
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Graduate of an NP program accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Licensure/Certification: Current California RN License
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Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the State of California.
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National Board Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) by the NCC (National Certification Corporation)
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Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA).
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Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
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Furnishing number issued by the Board of Registered Nursing required in order to furnish medications (NPF). If prescribing controlled substances to outpatients, an individual Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license issued by the United States DEA for Schedule II-V controlled substances is required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure/certification
Demonstrated ability to function both independently and in collaboration with other health care professionals.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, LPCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
