neonatal nurse practitioner

Parkland Health

<div>Location: Main Hosp Bldg - 4th Floor OPC 
 
Advanced Practice Provider- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner- $10,000 Sign-On Bonus 
 
Primary Purpose 
 
Responsible for providing health care for patients in designated primary or specialty areas, including patient diagnoses, treatment, education, and referrals. Serves as a resource and role model for clinical practice, training, evaluation, and direct management of practitioners and students in all areas encompassed by the service line to ensure optimal patient care quality. Assist leadership in assessing, planning, organizing, and implementing designated advanced practice provider activities. 
 
Minimum Specifications 
 
Education 
 
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) 
<ul><li>
Master's degree in nursing accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission</li></ul> 

Physician Assistant 
<ul><li>
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program recognized by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors.</li></ul> 

Experience 
 
<ul><li>None</li></ul> 

Equivalent Education and/or Experience 
<ul><li>
Current employees hired at Parkland before 3/1/2014 may have an equivalent combination of education and experience.</li></ul> 

Certification/Registration/Licensure 
 
Must have a current healthcare provider CPR course completion card from one of the following 
<ul><li>
American Heart Association</li><li>
American Red Cross</li><li>
Military Training Network</li><li>
Must meet and maintain licensing and registration requirements as delineated by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and Credentialing Policies/Procedures.</li><li>
Current certification in the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.</li></ul> 

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse- (Nurse Practitioner) 
<ul><li>
Current RN licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing, or a valid Compact RN license.</li><li>
Current licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with authorization to practice as a Family, Pediatric, Neonatal, Psychiatric Mental Health, or Women's Health Nurse Practitioner.</li></ul> 

Must have an active certification as a Nurse Practitioner by one of the following 
<ul><li>
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)</li><li>
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner's Primary Care (PNP-PC or PPCNP) by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or ANCC</li><li>
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner's Acute Care (PNP-AC) by PNCB</li><li>
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) by NCC</li><li>
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHCNP) by the National Certification Corporation</li></ul> 

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: (Nurse Midwife) 
<ul><li>
Current RN licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing, or, valid Compact RN license</li><li>
Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with authorization to practice as a Nurse Midwife by the Texas Board of Nursing.</li><li>
Must have an active certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) by the American</li><li>
Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) or its predecessor</li></ul> 

Physician Assistant 
<ul><li>
Current, valid Physician Assistant licensure from the Texas Board of Physician Assistants.</li><li>
Current certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.</li></ul> 

Required Tests for Placement 
 
Skills or Special Abilities 
<ul><li>
Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nursing Practice Act or Texas Medical Board Rules, as applicable to licensure, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area-specific standards.</li><li>
Must demonstrate leadership ability through both superior clinical skills and as a practice development resource.</li><li>
Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>
Must have effective leadership skills to include motivation, recruitment, retention, and change management.</li><li>
Must demonstrate knowledge of Parkland policies, structure, procedures, and mission.</li><li>
Must demonstrate patient-centered behaviors.</li></ul> 

Preferred 
<ul><li>
Spanish proficiency is preferred</li></ul> 

Responsibilities 
<ul><li>
Performs clinical practitioner duties in the designated specialty area.</li><li>
Obtains histories, performs physical exams, makes assessments, and orders tests to adequately assess and determine diagnoses and plan of care.</li><li>
Records health history, findings, treatment, and recommendations accurately, clearly, and concisely.</li><li>
Manages time effectively to ensure optimal use of patient and provider resources.</li><li>
Consults appropriately with supervising physicians and refers patients as necessary to ensure optimal patient outcomes.</li><li>
Includes patients and/or families in determining the plan of care, when appropriate.</li><li>
Educates patients and families to ensure self-management, follow-up, and compliance with established treatment.</li><li>
Supports interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure continuous quality care and to promote positive health outcomes with a focus on good customer service and patient satisfaction.</li><li>
Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the practice field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, and actively participating in professional organizations.</li><li>
Participates in PHHS education activities.</li><li>
Maintains and implements knowledge of all applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the respective APP fields.</li><li>
Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans.</li><li>
Maintains current professional certifications and licensure as required by the organization and the APP's governing body.</li><li>
Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.</li><li>
Timely completion of all assigned modules and yearly PHHS obligations as defined by the corporate compliance department.</li><li>
Identifies work processes and flows for the assigned department.</li><li>
Suggests appropriate changes to improve work effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency that support the overall goals of PHHS or the area.</li><li>
Consistently provides quality customer service to internal and external PHHS customers.</li><li>
Assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring annual goals and objectives for the department that support the mission and objectives of PHHS and the department.</li><li>
Attends regular staff meetings.</li></ul> 

Requisition ID: 986347</div>

Advanced Practice Provider I- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

<div>Location: New Parkland Hospital 
 
Advanced Practice Provider I- Newborn
 
 
Primary Purpose 
 
Responsible for providing health care for patients in designated primary or specialty areas, including patient diagnoses, treatment, education, and referrals. Serves as a resource and role model for clinical practice, training, evaluation, and direct management of practitioners and students in all areas encompassed by the service line to ensure optimal patient care quality. Assist leadership in assessing, planning, organizing, and implementing designated advanced practice provider activities. 
 
Minimum Specifications 
 
Education 
 
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) 
<ul><li>
Master's degree in nursing accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for</li></ul> 

Physician Assistant 
<ul><li>
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program recognized by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors.</li></ul> 

Experience 
 
<ul><li>None</li></ul> 

Equivalent Education and/or Experience 
<ul><li>
Current employees hired at Parkland before 3/1/2014 may have an equivalent combination of education and experience.</li></ul> 

Certification/Registration/Licensure 
 
Must have a current healthcare provider CPR course completion card from one of the following 
<ul><li>
American Heart Association</li><li>
American Red Cross</li><li>
Military Training Network</li><li>
Must meet and maintain licensing and registration requirements as delineated by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and Credentialing Policies/Procedures.</li><li>
Current certification in the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.</li></ul> 

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse- (Nurse Practitioner) 
<ul><li>
Current RN licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing, or a valid Compact RN license.</li><li>
Current licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with authorization to practice as a Family, Pediatric, Neonatal, Psychiatric Mental Health, or Women's Health Nurse Practitioner</li></ul> 

Must have an active certification as a Nurse Practitioner by one of the following 
<ul><li>
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)</li><li>
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner's Primary Care (PNP-PC or PPCNP) by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or ANCC</li><li>
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner's Acute Care (PNP-AC) by PNCB</li><li>
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) by NCC</li><li>
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHCNP) by the National Certification Corporation</li></ul> 

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: (Nurse Midwife) 
<ul><li>
Current RN licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing, or a valid Compact RN license</li><li>
Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with authorization to practice as a Nurse Midwife by the Texas Board of Nursing.</li><li>
Must have an active certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) by the American</li><li>
Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) or its predecessor</li></ul> 

Physician Assistant 
<ul><li>
Current, valid Physician Assistant licensure from the Texas Board of Physician Assistants.</li><li>
Current certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.</li></ul> 

Required Tests for Placement 
 
Skills or Special Abilities 
<ul><li>
Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nursing Practice Act or Texas Medical Board Rules, as applicable to licensure, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area-specific standards.</li><li>
Must demonstrate leadership ability through both superior clinical skills and as a practice development resource.</li><li>
Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>
Must have effective leadership skills to include motivation, recruitment, retention, and change management.</li><li>
Must demonstrate knowledge of Parkland policies, structure, procedures, and mission.</li><li>
Must demonstrate patient-centered behaviors.</li></ul> 

Preferred 
<ul><li>
Spanish proficiency is preferred</li></ul> 

Responsibilities 
<ul><li>
Performs clinical practitioner duties in the designated specialty area.</li><li>
Obtains histories, performs physical exams, makes assessments, and orders tests to adequately assess and determine diagnoses and plan of care.</li><li>
Records health history, findings, treatment, and recommendations accurately, clearly, and concisely.</li><li>
Manages time effectively to ensure optimal use of patient and provider resources.</li><li>
Consults appropriately with supervising physicians and refers patients as necessary to ensure optimal patient outcomes.</li><li>
Includes patients and/or families in determining the plan of care, when appropriate.</li><li>
Educates patients and families to ensure self-management, follow-up, and compliance with established treatment.</li><li>
Supports interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure continuous quality care and to promote positive health outcomes with a focus on good customer service and patient satisfaction.</li><li>
Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the practice field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, and actively participating in professional organizations.</li><li>
Participates in PHHS education activities.</li><li>
Maintains and implements knowledge of all applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the respective APP fields.</li><li>
Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans.</li><li>
Maintains current professional certifications and licensure as required by the organization and the APP's governing body.</li><li>
Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.</li><li>
Timely completion of all assigned modules and yearly PHHS obligations as defined by the corporate compliance department.</li><li>
Identifies work processes and flows for the assigned department.</li><li>
Suggests appropriate changes to improve work effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency that support the overall goals of PHHS or the area.</li><li>
Consistently provides quality customer service to internal and external PHHS customers.</li><li>
Assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring annual goals and objectives for the department that support the mission and objectives of PHHS and the department.</li><li>
Attends regular staff meetings.</li></ul> 

Requisition ID: 987048</div>

Advanced Practice Provider I- Newborn

<div>Location: WISH: 3rd FLR BLK 100 
 
Advanced Practice Provider l- Nurse Midwife
 
 
Primary Purpose 
 
Responsible for providing health care for patients in designated primary or specialty areas, including patient diagnoses, treatment, education, and referrals. Serves as a resource and role model for clinical practice, training, evaluation, and direct management of practitioners and students in all areas encompassed by the service line to ensure optimal patient care quality. Assist leadership in assessing, planning, organizing, and implementing designated advanced practice provider activities. 
 
Minimum Specifications 
 
Education 
 
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) 
<ul><li>
Master's Degree in nursing accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for</li><li>
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, and successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program recognized by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors.</li></ul> 

Experience 
 
<ul><li>None</li></ul> 

Equivalent Education and/or Experience 
<ul><li>
Current employees hired at Parkland before 3/1/2014 may have an equivalent combination of education and experience.</li></ul> 

Certification/Registration/Licensure 
 
Must have a current healthcare provider CPR course completion card from one of the following 
<ul><li>
American Heart Association</li><li>
American Red Cross</li><li>
Military Training Network</li><li>
Must meet and maintain licensing and registration requirements as delineated by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and Credentialing Policies/Procedures</li><li>
Current certification in the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.</li></ul> 

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: (Nurse Practitioner) 
<ul><li>
Current RN licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing, or a valid Compact RN license</li><li>
Current licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with authorization to practice as a Family, Pediatric, Neonatal, Psychiatric Mental Health, or Women's Health Nurse Practitioner</li></ul> 

Must have an active certification as a Nurse Practitioner by one of the following 
<ul><li>
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner's Primary Care (PNP-PC or PPCNP) by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or ANCC</li><li>
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner's Acute Care (PNP-AC) by PNCB</li><li>
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) by NCC</li><li>
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHCNP) by the National Certification Corporation</li></ul> 

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: (Nurse Midwife) 
<ul><li>
Current RN licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing, or, valid Compact RN license</li><li>
Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with authorization to practice as a Nurse Midwife by the Texas Board of Nursing</li><li>
Must have an active certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) or its predecessor</li></ul> 

Physician Assistant 
<ul><li>
Current, valid Physician Assistant licensure from the Texas Board of Physician Assistants.</li><li>
Current certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.</li></ul> 

Required Tests for Placement 
 
Skills or Special Abilities 
 
Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nursing Practice Act or Texas Medical Board Rules, as applicable to licensure, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area-specific standards. 
<ul><li>
Must demonstrate leadership ability through both superior clinical skills and as a practice development resource.</li><li>
Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.</li></ul><ul><li>
Must have effective leadership skills to include motivation, recruitment, retention, and change management.</li><li>
Must demonstrate knowledge of Parkland policies, structure, procedures, and mission.</li><li>
Must demonstrate patient-centered behaviors.</li></ul> 

Preferred 
<ul><li>
Spanish proficiency is preferred</li></ul> 

Responsibilities 
<ul><li>
Performs clinical practitioner duties in the designated specialty area.</li><li>
Obtains histories, performs physical exams, makes assessments, and orders tests to adequately assess and determine diagnoses and plan of care.</li><li>
Records health history, findings, treatment, and recommendations accurately, clearly, and concisely.</li><li>
Manages time effectively to ensure optimal use of patient and provider resources.</li><li>
Consults appropriately with supervising physicians and refers patients as necessary to ensure optimal patient outcomes.</li><li>
Includes patients and/or families in determining the plan of care, when appropriate. Educates patients and families to ensure self-management, follow-up, and compliance with established treatment.</li><li>
Supports interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure continuous quality care and to promote positive health outcomes with a focus on good customer service and patient satisfaction.</li><li>
Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the practice field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, and actively participating in professional organizations.</li><li>
Participates in PHHS education activities.</li><li>
Maintains and implements knowledge of all applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the respective APP fields.</li><li>
Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans.</li><li>
Maintains current professional certifications and licensure as required by the organization and the APP's governing body.</li><li>
Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.</li><li>
Timely completion of all assigned modules and yearly PHHS obligations as defined by the corporate compliance department.</li><li>
Identifies work processes and flows for the assigned department.</li><li>
Suggests appropriate changes to improve work effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency that support the overall goals of PHHS or the area.</li><li>
Consistently provides quality customer service to internal and external PHHS customers.</li><li>
Assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring annual goals and objectives for the department that support the mission and objectives of PHHS and the department.</li><li>
Attends regular staff meetings.</li></ul> 

Requisition ID: 986210</div>

Advanced Practice Provider l- Nurse Midwife

Kidzcare Pediatrics

Nurse Practitioner Part Time - 3 days per Week (Tues, Wed, Thurs 8a-5p) 2 Days in Madisonville, TN &amp; 1 Day in Athens, TNAbout UsKidzcare Pediatrics is a busy pediatric practice with 3 locations based in Athens, Harriman, and Madisonville , Tennessee. Our mission is to provide quality healthcare for children, while promoting the education of their families in communities that need it most. In a nutshell, we exist to meet the needs of our patients. We also believe in delivering a joyful, fun experience to both children and their families while visiting a medical provider.What You&rsquo;ll Be DoingThe Nurse Practitioner (NP), under the general direction of the Medical Director and Practice Administrator, will provide healthcare in a pediatric practice clinical setting within their scope.The successful candidate will / be able to:<ul><li>Obtain a comprehensive health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assess presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing thorough physical examination</li><li>Develop and implement treatment plan including, but not limited to prescribe/dispense medications in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws</li><li>Able to diagnosis disease states and administer appropriate treatment</li><li>Understand and practice within specified limits and consults with Medical Director as appropriate</li><li>Order/perform appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and other screening tests, including seek other information as needed, and consult with physicians and other clinicians for the evaluation of illness as needed</li><li>Document assessment and treatment plan clearly and concisely in patient chart, in a timely fashion</li><li>Prepare documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written format or electronically</li><li>Effectively conduct patient consults and communicate plan of treatment and care with patient/family to ensure patient awareness of self-management and health promotion/disease prevention</li><li>Recommend appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs</li><li>Work with specified care teams for preparations for each patient office visit and the follow-up care post visit</li><li>Maintain cooperative and respectful attitude with clinic personnel, providers, and patients to enhance continuity of care and a positive working environment</li><li>Communicate appropriate information to other professionals and community agencies</li><li>Ensure an appropriate discharge plan by facilitating the implementation of the discharge plan, discharge teaching and update discharge plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in accordance with patient&rsquo;s clinical course and continuing needs to expedite post discharge care</li><li>Willingness and ability to utilize telehealth to treat patients as appropriate</li><li>Perform any and all other duties as assigned</li></ul>What We&rsquo;re Looking For<ul><li>Master&rsquo;s Degree or Doctorate in Nursing required</li><li>At least 2 years of experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner in a clinic/practice or urgent care or environment required</li><li>Must be comfortable caring for patients with mental health diagnoses</li><li>Valid TN Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licenses required</li><li>Maintain all appropriate approvals to prescribe and dispense drugs under applicable Tennessee State and federal law (CDS DEA license)</li><li>Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Courteous and compassionate bedside manner</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Competitive pay</li><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Generous paid time off</li><li>Paid Holidays</li><li>401k</li><li>Continuing Education</li></ul>Kidzcare Pediatrics is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Pediatrics: 2 years (Preferred)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>Nurse Practitioner (NP) (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Nurse Practitioner Pediatrics

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

<div>Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt&rsquo;s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization:
In-Patient Nrs Practnrs 30
Job Summary:
The Advanced Practice Fellow works in collaboration with and is an integral member of a interdisciplinary health care team. The Advanced Practice Fellow should have a basic foundation in evidence-based practice and demonstrate adequate medical and nursing knowledge, clinical/technical competence, sound clinical judgment, professional communication skills, timely and compliant documentation. The Advanced Practice Fellow may function in a variety of inpatient and outpatient care settings throughout the fellowship to optimize learning experiences.
 
 
Focused learning experiences will be provided that enable the Advanced Practice Fellow to develop and refine essential specialty specific clinical and critical thinking skills promoting top of license practice. Immersion into an environment of collaborative interdisciplinary care will assure cost effective, quality, patient centered care. Additionally, an expanded incorporation of evidenced-based practice into care and utilization of improvement processes will be demonstrated by completion of a specialty-relevant project.
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<div>During the Neonatal APP Fellowship, the Advanced Practice Provider will complete courses through the Neonatal Program at the Vanderbilt School of Nursing, while they complete clinical hours in the NICU at Monroe Carell Jr. Children&rsquo;s Hospital. This Fellowship is a 13 month Fellowship that will begin on August 1, 2026.
</div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Position Hours
<ul><li>12 Hour Shifts or 24 Hour Shifts
</li><li>Day/Night Shifts
</li></ul>Department Summary
In the NICU at the Monroe Carell Children&rsquo;s Hospital at Vanderbilt we are committed to providing the highest standard of care to our newborns and their families. Our state-of-the-art NICU is equipped with advanced technology and staffed by a compassionate team of experts who work tirelessly to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. We are the largest unit within Vanderbilt University Hospital system with 116 beds, with an increase to 131 beds in Summer 2025. We are a level IV tertiary care NICU that attends to the complex care needs of more than 1400 fragile newborns per year.
<ul><li>Neonatal Nurse Practitioner NNP or Physician Assistant PA
</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assessment of Health Status:
<ul><li>Performs and documents in the medical record a complete history and physical examination.
</li><li>Orders and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated.
</li><li>Assesses for risks associated with care including: medication side effects, immobility, impaired nutrition, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, immunocompetence, invasive interventions and diagnostic procedures.
</li><li>Participates in daily huddles or rounds with the interdisciplinary team as applicable and actively collaborates in formulating and evaluating ongoing plan of care across the continuum.
</li></ul><ul><li>Diagnosis:
<ul><li>Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care team in making accurate and diagnoses of acute and complex chronic conditions.
</li><li>Manages diagnostic tests through ordering, interpretation, performance, and supervision.
</li><li>Formulates differential diagnoses by priority.
</li><li>Diagnoses complications and identifies appropriate interventions.
</li></ul></li></ul>Formulates Plan of Care:
<ul><li>Identifies expected outcomes from diagnosis, formulates and documents a plan of care to address acute and complex, chronic health care needs.
</li><li>Utilizes evidenced-based practice guidelines or protocols in an individualized, dynamic plan of care that can be applied across the continuum.
</li></ul>Implements and modifies plan of care:
<ul><li>Prescribes diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions both pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic and surgical (as needed) to achieve expected outcomes.
</li><li>Manages further diagnostic tests through ordering, performance and interpretation.
</li><li>May perform advanced procedures consistent with privileges and competency validation.
</li></ul>Communication and Collaboration:
<ul><li>Maintains ongoing communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary health care team members.
</li><li>Facilitates communication with patient, family and staff to promote continuity of care across the inpatient and outpatient continuum of care.
</li></ul>Documentation:
<ul><li>Documents key components of patient's progress via daily progress note, transfer, and discharge summary and/or clinic note, where applicable.
</li><li>Documentation will be timely and must meet compliance standards while accurately capturing patient acuity and/or complexity.
</li></ul>Professional Practice:
<ul><li>Provides preceptor/mentoring, education and instruction of students and nursing staff as needed.
</li><li>Seeks opportunities for active engagement in research and the analysis of evidenced based practice.
</li><li>Attends Grand Rounds, AP Council meetings, faculty and unit meetings, MM &amp; I presentations and other education opportunities as available.
</li><li>Maintains continuing education to maintain licensure and certification requirements.
</li><li>Actively participates in required professional development fellowship curriculum. 
</li></ul> 
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
 Our Nursing Philosophy:
We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center&rsquo;s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being.
As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:
<ul><li>Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
</li><li>Dental and /or vision plan
</li><li>403 (b) retirement plan
</li><li>Paid Time off (flex PTO)
</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
</li><li>Short-Long term disability
</li><li>Subsidized backup childcare
</li><li>And many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!
</li></ul>Achieve the Remarkable:
Learn more about VUMC Nursing here .
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement. Breadth of Knowledge: Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements. Team Interaction: Individually contributes to project/ work teams.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas. - Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. - Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns to supervisors in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively :- Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.- Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience 
 
Experience Level:
Less than 1 year
Education:
Master's
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Advanced Practice Fellow - NICU

<div>Location: Parkland: 1st FLR BLK 400 
 
Advanced Practice Provider- Psychiatry (PRN)
 
 
Primary Purpose 
 
Responsible for providing health care for patients in designated primary or specialty areas, including patient diagnoses, treatment, education, and referrals. Serves as a resource and role model for clinical practice, training, evaluation, and direct management of practitioners and students in all areas encompassed by the service line to ensure optimal patient care quality. Assist leadership in assessing, planning, organizing, and implementing designated advanced practice provider activities. 
 
Minimum Specifications 
 
Education 
 
Physician Assistant 
<ul><li>
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program recognized by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors.</li></ul> 

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) 
<ul><li>
Master's Degree in Nursing accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN).</li></ul> 

Experience 
<ul><li>
2 plus years of clinical experience as an Advanced Practice provider (APP) in any field.</li></ul> 

Equivalent Education and/or Experience 
 
 
<ul><li>Current employees hired at Parkland prior to March 1, 2014, may have an equivalent combination of education and experience.</li></ul> 

Certification/Registration/Licensure 
<ul><li>
Must have a current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare provider certification from one of the following:</li><li>
American Heart Association</li><li>
American Red Cross</li><li>
Military Training Network</li></ul> 

Must have a current certification from one of the following 
<ul><li>
Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.</li><li>
Current certification in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.</li><li>
Current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.</li><li>
Current certification in Satori Alternative to Managing Aggression (SAMA) must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.</li><li>
Current certification in the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.</li></ul> 

Physician Assistant 
<ul><li>
Current, valid Physician Assistant licensure from the Texas Board of Physician Assistants. Current certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.</li></ul> 

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) 
<ul><li>
Current RN licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing or a valid Compact RN license.</li><li>
Current licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with authorization to practice as a Family, Adult, Gerontology, Adult-Gerontology, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Acute Care, Pediatric, Pediatric Acute Care, Neonatal, Psychiatric Mental Health, or Women's Health Nurse Practitioner.</li></ul> 

Must have an active certification as a Nurse Practitioner by one of the following 
<ul><li>
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP)</li><li>
Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) by ANCC or AANPCP</li><li>
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (GNP) by ANCC or AANPCP</li><li>
Adult-Gerontology-Primary Care Nurse Practitioner by ANCC or AANPCP</li><li>
Adult-Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by the ANCC or the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Certification Corporation (AACNCC)</li><li>
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) by ANCC or AACNCC</li><li>
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care (PNP-PC or PPCNP) by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or ANCC</li><li>
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (PNP-AC) by PNCB</li><li>
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) by NCC</li><li>
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by ANCC</li><li>
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHCNP) by the National Certification Corporation.</li></ul> 

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Certified Nurse Midwife) 
<ul><li>
Current RN licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing, or a valid Compact RN license.</li><li>
Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with authorization to practice as a Nurse Midwife by the Texas Board of Nursing.</li><li>
Must have active certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) or its predecessor.</li></ul> 

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Clinical Nurse Specialist) 
<ul><li>
Current RN licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing or a valid Compact RN license. Current licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with authorization to practice as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.</li></ul> 

Must have an active certification as described below by one of the following 
<ul><li>
Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) by ANCC or AACNCC</li><li>
Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) by ANCC or AACNCC</li></ul> 

Required Tests for Placement Skills or Special Abilities 
 
Provides care to the assigned patient population in accordance with the current Texas Nursing Practice Act or Texas Medical Board Rules, as applicable to licensure, established protocols, a multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area-specific standards. 
<ul><li>
Must demonstrate leadership ability through both superior clinical skills and as a practice development resource.</li><li>
Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>
Must have effective leadership skills to include motivation, recruitment, retention, and change management.</li><li>
Must demonstrate knowledge of Parkland policies, structure, procedures, and mission.</li><li>
Must demonstrate patient-centered behaviors.</li></ul> 

Responsibilities 
<ul><li>
Performs clinical practitioner duties in designated specialty areas. Obtains histories, performs physical exams, makes assessments, and orders tests to adequately assess and determine diagnoses and plan of care.</li><li>
Records health history, findings, treatment, and recommendations accurately, clearly, and concisely. Manages time effectively to ensure optimal use of patient and provider resources.</li><li>
Consult appropriately with supervising physicians and refer patients as necessary to ensure optimal patient outcomes.</li><li>
Patients and/or families are included in determining the plan of care when appropriate.</li><li>
Educates patients and their families to ensure self-management, follow-up, and adherence to established treatment.</li><li>
Supports interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure continuous quality care and promote positive health outcomes, with a focus on delivering excellent customer service and ensuring patient satisfaction.</li><li>
Stay informed about the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, and actively participating in professional organizations.</li><li>
Participates in PHHS education activities.</li><li>
Maintains and implements knowledge of all applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the respective APP fields.</li><li>
Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans.</li><li>
Maintains current professional certifications and licensure as required by the organization and the APP's governing body.</li><li>
Seek advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding and timely completion of all assigned modules and yearly PHHS obligations as defined by the corporate compliance department.</li><li>
Identifies work processes and flows for the assigned department. Suggests appropriate changes to improve work effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency that support the overall goals of PHHS or the area.</li><li>
Consistently provides quality customer service to internal and external PHHS customers.</li><li>
Assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring annual goals and objectives for the department that support the mission and objectives of PHHS and the department.</li><li>
Attends regular staff meetings.</li></ul> 

Requisition ID: 966329</div>

Advanced Practice Provider- Psychiatry PRN

<div>Location: New Parkland Hospital 
 
** Advanced Practice Provider- PRN (Observation)** 
 
Primary Purpose 
 
Responsible for providing health care for patients in designated primary or specialty areas, including patient diagnoses, treatment, education, and referrals. Serves as a resource and role model for clinical practice, training, evaluation, and direct management of practitioners and students in all areas encompassed by the service line to ensure optimal patient care quality. Assist leadership in assessing, planning, organizing, and implementing designated advanced practice provider activities. 
 
Minimum Specifications 
 
Education 
 
Physician Assistant 
<ul><li>
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program recognized by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors.</li></ul> 

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) 
<ul><li>
Master's Degree in Nursing accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN).</li></ul> 

Experience 
<ul><li>
2 plus years of clinical experience as an Advanced Practice provider (APP) in any field.</li></ul> 

Equivalent Education and/or Experience 
<ul><li>
Current employees hired at Parkland before March 1, 2014, may have an equivalent combination of education and experience.</li></ul> 

Certification/Registration/Licensure 
 
Must have a current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from one of the following 
<ul><li>
American Heart Association</li><li>
American Red Cross</li><li>
Military Training Network</li></ul> 

Must have a current certification from one of the following 
<ul><li>
Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be attained within 90 days of being hired and maintained throughout employment</li><li>
Current certification in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.</li><li>
Current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be attained within 90 days of being hired and maintained throughout employment</li><li>
Current certification in Satori Alternative to Managing Aggression (SAMA) must be attained within 90 days of being hired and maintained throughout employment</li><li>
Current certification in the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.</li></ul> 

Physician Assistant 
<ul><li>
Current, valid Physician Assistant licensure from the Texas Board of Physician Assistants.</li><li>
Current certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.</li></ul> 

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) 
<ul><li>
Current RN licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing, or a valid Compact RN license.</li><li>
Current licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with authorization to practice as a Family, Adult, Gerontology, Adult-Gerontology, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Acute Care, Pediatric, Pediatric Acute Care, Neonatal, Psychiatric Mental Health, or Women's Health Nurse Practitioner.</li><li>
Current valid prescription authorization number from the Texas Board of Nursing</li></ul> 

Must have an active certification as a Nurse Practitioner by one of the following 
<ul><li>
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP)</li><li>
Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) by ANCC or AANPCP, OR Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (GNP) by ANCC or AANPCP</li><li>
Adult-Gerontology-Primary Care Nurse Practitioner by ANCC or AANPCP, OR Adult-Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by ANCC or American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Certification Corporation (AACNCC)</li><li>
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) by ANCC or AACNCC</li><li>
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care (PNP-PC or PPCNP) by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or the ANCC</li><li>
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (PNP-AC) by PNCB</li><li>
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) by NCC</li><li>
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by the ANCC, OR Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHCNP) by the National Certification Corporation</li></ul> 

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Certified Nurse Midwife) 
<ul><li>
Current RN licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing, or a valid Compact RN license.</li><li>
Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with authorization to practice as a Nurse Midwife by the Texas Board of Nursing.</li><li>
Current valid prescription authorization number from the Texas Board of Nursing.</li><li>
Must have an active certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) or its predecessor.</li></ul> 

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Clinical Nurse Specialist) 
<ul><li>
Current RN licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing, or a valid Compact RN license.</li><li>
Current licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with authorization to practice as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. Current valid prescription authorization number from the Texas Board of Nursing.</li></ul> 

Must have an active certification as described below by one of the following 
<ul><li>
Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) by ANCC or AACNCC</li><li>
Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) by ANCC or AACNCC</li></ul> 

Skills or Special Abilities 
 
Provides care to the assigned patient population in accordance with the current Texas Nursing Practice Act or Texas Medical Board Rules, as applicable to licensure, established protocols, a multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area-specific standards. 
<ul><li>
Must demonstrate leadership ability through both superior clinical skills and as a practice development resource.</li><li>
Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>
Must have effective leadership skills to include motivation, recruitment, retention, and change management.</li><li>
Must demonstrate knowledge of Parkland policies, structure, procedures, and mission.</li><li>
Must demonstrate patient-centered behaviors.</li></ul> 

Responsibilities 
<ul><li>
Performs clinical practitioner duties in the designated specialty area. Obtains histories, performs physical exams, makes assessments, and orders tests to adequately assess and determine diagnoses and plan of care.</li><li>
Records health history, findings, treatment, and recommendations accurately, clearly, and concisely.</li><li>
Manages time effectively to ensure optimal use of patient and provider resources.</li><li>
Consults appropriately with supervising physicians and refers patients as necessary to ensure optimal patient outcomes.</li><li>
Includes patients and/or families in determining the plan of care, when appropriate.</li><li>
Educates patients and their families to ensure self-management, follow-up, and adherence to established treatment.</li><li>
Supports interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure continuous quality care and to promote positive health outcomes with a focus on good customer service and patient satisfaction.</li><li>
Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the practice field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, and actively participating in professional organizations.</li><li>
Participates in PHHS education activities.</li><li>
Maintains and implements knowledge of all applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the respective APP fields.</li><li>
Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans.</li><li>
Maintains current professional certifications and licensure as required by the organization and the APP's governing body.</li><li>
Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding. Timely completion of all assigned modules and yearly PHHS obligations as defined by the corporate compliance department.</li><li>
Identifies work processes and flows for the assigned department. Suggests appropriate changes to improve work effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency that support the overall goals of PHHS or the area. Consistently provides quality customer service to internal and external PHHS customers.</li><li>
Assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring annual goals and objectives for the department that support the mission and objectives of PHHS and the department.</li><li>
Attends regular staff meetings.</li></ul> 

Requisition ID: 989084</div>

Advanced Practice Provider - Observation

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