The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) is responsible for managing clinical staff and program activities within a department, providing patient care, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. The role involves assessment, diagnosis, therapeutic procedures, staff education, and leveraging technology to optimize healthcare outcomes. The APRN practices within their professional scope and maintains licensure and certification requirements in Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and provides expertise to staff in patient management, clinical competencies, and operations.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and emergency response preparedness.
• Assesses patients and/or populations; develops, implements, and evaluates plans of care; documents and communicates information clearly.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established guidelines and standards.
• Serves as a clinical expert for policies, procedures, documentation, and skills using evidence-based practice.
• Assists in the education, training, and development of staff members.
• Participates in quality improvement activities, data collection, and auditing within the work unit.
• Leverages technology and informatics to improve healthcare outcomes.

Compensation

• Salary-based compensation model.
• W-2 tax status.
• No mention of loan assistance or additional financial benefits.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage not offered.

Requirements

• Master of Science degree or equivalent.
• Licensed as an APRN or Physician Assistant in Ohio.
• Maintains national certification as an APRN in the appropriate population focus or as a PA.
• Current Ohio Advanced Practice License.
• Practices within professional scope and adheres to the Code of Ethics.
• Ability to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as necessary.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Commitment to professional development and quality improvement.
• Physical ability to meet the physical requirements of the role.