Neonatology Advanced Practice Provider - Logan Regional Hospital
Company: Intermountain Healthcare
Location: Logan
Posted on: June 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description:This Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA)
will join our interdisciplinary Neonatology team at Logan Regional
Hospital located in Logan, Utah.
Logan Regional Hospital houses an 18-bed level II NICU that has a
care team of Neonatologists, Pediatricians, Nurse Practitioners,
and a staff of qualified RNs, Respiratory Therapists, and CNAs. We
also collaborate with a larger interdisciplinary team including
Developmental Specialists, Pharmacists, Dieticians, Lactation
Specialists, Social Workers and Parent Support who provide superior
care for our patients.
We are a smaller special care nursery, but have the benefit of
being a part of Intermountain Healthcare, allowing for constant
collaboration and consultation just a phone call away at all times.
We use the latest equipment and most advanced technology available,
ensuring our APPs can work at the top of their scope of licensure.
Our unit is designed for private, patient-focused care that
encourages family participation. This APP will also provide care at
McKay-Dee Hospital's level III NICU, approximately 1-2 shifts per
month.
This is a full time, fully benefits-eligible position including
generous CME reimbursement, relocation and student loan assistance,
among other comprehensive benefits. It is anticipated this APP will
work a combination of 24-hour and 12-hour shifts, including some
days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays to meet patient care
needs.
Due to the level of independence needed on our unit, we are
currently requiring APP candidates to have at least one year of
licensed APRN or PA experience in a level III or level IV newborn
intensive care unit.Job Essentials
Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are accountable for the
provision of patient care at the top of licensure, within their
scope of practice. Licensed, credentialed and privileged to perform
such duties as:
Advanced Practice Providers may also participate in research,
utilize evidence-based practice to improve quality patient care,
protocol development, care process model development, and best
practice standards for assigned patient population throughout our
organization.
Minimum Qualifications
Current state license as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse
(APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA).
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Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
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Eligible for State Controlled Substance License II through V.
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Eligible for Federal DEA Certificate II through V.
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BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers.- and -
Other certification as required: PALSPhysical Requirements:Ongoing
need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess
patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and
supplies.
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Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and
visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as
hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues
quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency
situations.
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Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and
delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes
frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care,
accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
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Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer
patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and
equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and
including heavy items.
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Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and
obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes
pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy
items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of
equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).
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May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended
period of time.Location:Logan Regional Hospital, McKay-Dee
HospitalWork City:LoganWork State:UtahScheduled Weekly
Hours:40
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