NEONATAL NURSE PRACTITIONER

Hiring Department

Pediatrics - Neonatology

Job Description

This position will provide medical care for patients in the NICU in collaboration with or under the supervision of a neonatologist. Help teach our medical students, residents, and nursing staff neonatal resuscitation, performance of skilled procedures, and initial ventilator and other support management when a critically ill infant is admitted to the NICU. The individual in this role will also help develop the standard of nursing care / possible research activities as well as other duties assigned by supervisor.

Conduct comprehensive health history and physical assessment of infants with acute health problems.

Perform admission history and physical while developing, managing, and modifying treatment plans.

Manage fluid statuses and interpret lab values on all infants including extremely low birth weight infants.

Manage ventilator settings including high frequency ventilators of multiple high acuity patients at a time. Interpret blood gases and make clinical decisions based on those interpretations.

Perform multiple procedures including : intubation, thoracentesis, umbilical line placement, lumbar punctures and patient codes.

Attend high risk deliveries and perform newborn resuscitation.

Serve as a daily resource to Resident Physicians and cover the NICU 24 / 7 including overnight, weekends and holidays and assist with protocol development and implementation.

Shift

3 - 12 hour shifts - schedule will vary

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner :

A Master's degree in Nursing is required.

A current RN license from the State of Missouri is required.

A current ARNP license from the State of Missouri is required.

Two years experience in neonatology is required.

National certification as NNP (national exam) is required.

Demonstrated job-related experience with and / or commitment to diversity in the work / academic environment is required.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Minimum Qualifications - Physician Assistant :

Physicians Assistant (PA) licensure by the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner :

Level III NICU nursery experience is desirable.

Preferred Qualifications- Physician Assistant :

Additional license / certification requirements as determined by the hiring department. Certified Physician Assistant (PA) certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Additional license / certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range : $90,251 - $115,000 Annually

Grade : PAT 012

University Title : NEONATAL NURSE PRACTITIONER

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Salary Range : $90,251 - $115,000 Annually

Grade : PAT 011

University Title : PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

In addition to the Online Application, please provide a Cover Letter and Resume.

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https : / / www.umsystem.edu / totalrewards / benefits .

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https : / / www.umsystem.edu / ums / hr / eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at [redacted].