Neonatology Nurse Practitioner at BAS Healthcare summary:
The Neonatology Nurse Practitioner provides specialized care in a NICU setting for high-risk newborns, collaborating with neonatologists and a neonatal transport team. This role includes managing critically ill infants, conducting procedures such as intubation and chest tube placement, and participating in multidisciplinary rounds with families. Opportunities are available for full-time employment with 24-hour shifts in a medically advanced facility located in northern Michigan.
Location: A charming city located in the northern part of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. It's known for its beautiful scenery, vibrant downtown, and numerous outdoor recreational opportunities. 250 miles away from Detroit and Milwaukee! This opportunity is available in other parts of Michigan as well.
Facility: A Medical Center offering a wide range of medical services to the community, including emergency care, surgery, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, women's health, pediatrics, and more. The hospital is equipped with advanced technology and facilities to provide high-quality care to patients.
Opportunity: - May-August needs: May 11th- 7:30am 24 hours shift, May 12th 7:30am 24 hour shift, May 14th 7:30am 24 hour shift, May 25th 7:30am 5 hour shift, May 30th 7:30am 8 hour shift, June 4th 7:30am 8 hour shift, June 13th 7:30am 24 hour shift, June 16th 7:30am 24 hour shift, June 18th 7:30am 24 hour shift, June 21st 7:30am 24 hour shift, June 23rd 7:30am 8 hour shift, July 2nd 7:30am 8 hour shift, July 3rd 7:30am 24 hour shift, July 4th 7:30am 24 hour shift, July 6th 7:30am 24 hour shift, July 8th 7:30am 8 hour shift, July 9th 7:30am 8 hour shift, July 14th 7:30am 24 hour shift, July 16th 7:30am 8 hour shift, July 18th 7:30am 24 hour shift, July 22nd 7:30am -24 hour shift, July 29th 7:30am 8 hour shift, August 2nd 7:30am - 24 hour shift, August 3rd 7:30am - 24 hour shift, August 13th 7:30am 8 hour shift, August 15th 7:30am - 24 hour shift, August 26th 7:30am - 8 hour shift, August 29th 7:30am 24 hour shift, August 31st 7:30am 4 hour shift
- September-November needs: Five 24 hours shifts every two weeks
- December needs: Three 24 hour shifts every two weeks
- Practice Setting: NICU
- Collaborate with supervising Neonatologists to coordinate patient care for high-risk newborn population
- Manage well and critically ill infants using a family-centered approach
- Majority of patients born at the Medical Center, some transported from region by neonatal transport team or through emergency department after discharge
- Neonatal program serves well newborns (0-2 per day) and NICU patients (levels 2 and 3) with total average daily census 12-14
- Neonatal nurse practitioner shifts are 24 hours in-house, with 3 shifts every 2 weeks for full-time employment
- Neonatologist support available 24/7, not in-house
- Lead robust neonatal transport team covering 150 mile radius, using ambulance, helicopter, or fixed wing airplane
- NICU capabilities include care for all gestational ages, various ventilation methods, central line management, retinopathy of prematurity exams, and standard diagnostic services
- Common procedures include intubation, surfactant administration, chest tube placement, IV access, arterial blood sampling, lumbar punctures, and resuscitation
- Daily multidisciplinary rounds with patient s family and various healthcare professionals promote family-centered care
- Pediatric surgical services, ECMO, inhaled nitric oxide therapy, and therapeutic hypothermia not available at Munson Medical Center, requiring transfer to level 4 NICU
Compensation: Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
Keywords:
Neonatology, Nurse Practitioner, NICU, high-risk newborns, pediatric care, family-centered care, neonatal transport, critical care, medical services, healthcare
