Nurse Practitioner - Neonatal works in collaboration with a physician to assess the physical needs of newborn patients. Provides care for newborns and infants in a neonatal setting. Being a Nurse Practitioner - Neonatal orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Additionally, Nurse Practitioner - Neonatal requires a master's degree. Typically reports to a physician. Requires Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) in specialty area based on RN licensure and state authority for advanced practice. Nurse Practitioner - Neonatal's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Neonatal RN Position Summary
The Neonatal RN provides nursing care for neonates who are sick, premature, with low birth weight or at high risk for becoming sick. This includes infants 32 weeks gestation and above and 1500 grams and above. As a Level II nursery, Neonatal RNs provide care for infants who may require nasal cannula, CPAP, SiPAP, and can care for ventilated infants up to 24 hours. Neonatal nurses can maintain peripheral IVs, central umbilical catheters, chest tubes and occasional PICC lines. The Neonatal RN is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a plan of patient care utilizing ANA Standards and the Nursing Process. The RN acts as a patient advocate. The RN provides support, information and direct care and utilizes equipment and technology skillfully and is technically competent in nursing procedures. The Registered Nurse educates patients and families on significant self-care issues. The inventory, distribution/delivery of medications may be required.
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