at TAD PGS in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Responsibilities:
Provides independent care for a population of patients as delineated in the collaborative agreement
Participates in the care of all neonates in the NICU
Performs infant resuscitation of deliveries in Labor and Delivery, Operating Room (OR), Emergency Department (ED), or other areas
Participates as a member of the transport team, as needed
Provides independent pediatric physical assessment; obtains a comprehensive health history and physical; documents progress notes; prepares discharge summaries as required
Identifies significant health and medical risk factors and documents in the EMR
Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to differentiate between normal variations and abnormal deviations; refer patients with abnormal results to consult with a physician
In collaboration with the physician, develop a treatment plan
Prescribes and dispenses of legal drugs and controlled substances as delegated
Acts as a liaison and collaborates with nursing staff, physicians, and house staff regularly to ensure quality and safe patient care.
Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as delegated and within the scope of practice of the collaborating physician; central vascular access, lumbar punctures, endotracheal intubation chest tube replacement, peripheral vascular access, and management of Non-Invasive Position Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV) and Intermittent Position Pressure Ventilation (IPPV)
Basic Hiring Criteria:
Must possess a current Advanced Practice Nurse - Nurse Practitioner license in the State of Illinois as a Nurse Practitioner or the ability to obtain a license prior to starting employment
Current DEA License or the ability to obtain license within six (6) months of hire
Current IL Controlled Substance License or the ability to obtain within (6) months of hire
One (1) year experience working in an Intensive Care Setting
Master's degree in Neonatal Nurse Practitioner specialty from an accredited college or university (Must provide official transcripts at the time of interview)
Must be certified by a nationally recognized body as designated by the rules and regulations of the Nurse Practice Act
Desired Qualifications:
Must possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and/or NRP certification
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to work with all levels of individuals internally and externally
Demonstrate communication skills to lead and teach
Ability to work with patients and co-workers of diverse backgrounds
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Job Posting:
11635405
Posted On:
Jan 30, 2024
Updated On:
Feb 23, 2024
