Nurse Practitioner | Neonatal

Avera McKennan Hospital is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive medical care to neonatal patients in a Level III NICU setting. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients according to approved protocols and standards of practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat neonatal patients according to medical staff-approved protocols and acceptable standards of practice
• Perform necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to written, approved protocols
• Interpret diagnostic information and consult with physicians regarding abnormal findings to establish appropriate plans of care
• Provide medical services and health education to patients and family members
• Ensure appropriate referrals are made for patients
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
• Provide quality care while demonstrating appropriate health, safety, and aseptic practices
• Recognize and respond appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care
• Contribute to the development and attainment of physician practice goals
• Practice according to written, approved protocols and applicable licensing and administrative requirements

Clinical Setting

Avera McKennan Hospital, a multidisciplinary care environment focused on neonatal intensive care.

Schedule

Day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts. You must be able to work the hours specified for this position.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) credential from the National Certification Corporation (NCC)
• Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) credential from the Board of Nursing
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
• All licenses and certifications must be active upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years of Level III NICU experience

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work specified hours
• Adequate visual acuity to perform position duties
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds
• Physical ability to maintain proper weight not to exceed 240 pounds
• Commitment to Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Compliance with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards including CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA as applicable

Employment Type

Regular position.

Benefits

• Paid time off available on day one for eligible hires
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
• Potential eligibility for a Community Needs Loan