JOB SUMMARY:

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner delivers primary care to acute, critical, complex chronically ill and well neonates collaboratively with the Division of Neonatology. The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive: physical assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation for patients and their families. The Nurse Practitioner also provides acute resuscitation, on-going multidisciplinary medical management, transitional care to sub-acute and lower level neonatal units within the community, critical care consultations and evaluations, psychosocial support, and health education to infants/children and their families in the critical care arena. The Nurse Practitioner also

functions as a clinical leader, educator, researcher, and consultant in collaboration with physicians of numerous subspecialties, nurses, and all healthcare team members. The Nurse Practitioner supports the philosophies of the department and is evaluated by nursing and medical staff. The Nurse Practitioner supports the philosophies of the department and is evaluated by nursing and medical staff. The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner also performs under standardized procedures within the neonatal services per Medical Staff Privileges. Generally, they are working in a unit that is a 24/7 operation. Schedules are not limited to MondayFriday w/ limited or no holidays.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (all due at time of hire unless otherwise noted):

Master's Degree

BLS for Health Providers (AHA)

California RN License

NP Furnisher, State of CA • NRP Advanced Provider (AAP)

National Provider Identifier

Nurse Practitioner, CA

Successfully complete the credentialing process through Medical Staff Services

National Neonatal NP Certification, obtained within 6 months of employment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

2 Years of Experience

NRP Instructor (AAP)

Ped Adv Life Support Prov(AHA)

Two years experience of clinical nursing within a Neonatal ICU

The expected hiring range for this position is $70.96 to $97.57

Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

EOE including disability/vet