The NNP is a member of the healthcare team who works in collaboration with licensed physicians to provide comprehensive health care services to NICU patients and families. The NNP will engage in independent decision-making about health care needs; managing the care of NICU patients hospitalized with complex acute health problems. Diagnose, and prescribe medications and interventions, order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests, coordinate the interdisciplinary health care team, plan and coordinate patients' discharge, rehabilitation, home health care, and follow-up; ensuring continuity of care within the hospital setting. The NNP will also perform procedures within the scope and realm of their collaboration agreement with their physician partner.
A positive work environment is fostered by the supportive relationship with the Neonatologists.
Neonatal care at Fairview Health Services utilizes 60 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners.
Ability to provide services at 5 metropolitan and suburban hospitals including: M Health University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital, M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital, M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital and M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital.
NNPs are available in the hospital 24 hours a day 7 days a week to assist physicians and midwives in delivery room resuscitation/stabilization procedures, and assessment and ongoing management of infants in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit/Special Care Nursery.
NNPs are also part of the team transporting neonates from more significant Minnesota communities.
We have a fully integrated Electronic Medical Record (EPIC).
Scheduled hours are flexible, with some weekend hours included.
As a Pioneer Accountable Care Organization (ACO), our physicians use a multidisciplinary team approach in managing clinical care.
A qualified candidate will be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and a formal Neonatal Nurse Practitioner training program. Have a current Minnesota RN license and be approved or eligible by the Minnesota Board of Nursing for prescription writing privileges. Be eligible or certified through ANCC / AANP and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges. Ability to obtain and/or maintain DEA certification for the State of Minnesota.
Fairview is driving a healthier future. We are 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other. We have partnered with the University of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota Physicians to form M Health Fairview. Driven by our values and empowered through this unique collaboration, our employees have a passion for delivering the best healthcare and patient experience to serve our communities. From our 10 hospitals and more than 40 clinics, to our shared business and clinical services, we are one of the most geographically accessible healthcare systems in Minnesota.
