NNP - Neonatology - Fargo ND

Masters degree in nursing

Our Neonatology team is seeking a practitioner to care for newborns at our Fargo ND campus. Our NICU culture is built on compassion and teamwork with flourishing and progressive thinking individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of our littlest patients and their families. This opportunity will allow us to enhance our programs development as our birthing population continues to increase throughout the market.

• Fulltime status
• 12hour shifts from 77; as the team grows these will be rotating between day and night shifts 7a7p and 7p7a). Shift hours may change as the team grows.
• 1.0 FTE is equal to a minimum of 160 hours/month (or averaging thirteen 12hrshifts per month); this will also adjust with growth of team/coverage model change
• Based at our 32nd Avenue Campus
• Average daily census: 8
• Level III NICU with inhouse NICU transport team
• Individual NICU with 14 private rooms (couch/bed available for parents/guardians) with an inhouse Ronald McDonald respite area available for families
• Will work independently; physician oncall availability for questions or emergent assessment.
• Ability to care for babies transitionally or acutely ill at 23week gestation
• Prefer ability to perform the following procedures: intubation chest tube placement umbilical line placement PICC placement peripheral arterial line placement LPs
• Responsibilities include Vermont Oxford Data input and interpretation
• New candidates will be considered but must have background in Neonatology and/or a clinical rotation in NICU.
• New graduates will have a team orientation approach with our existing Advanced Practice Clinicians and Physicians.

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant utilizes advanced health assessment knowledge and decisionmaking skills the NP/PA works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. NP/PAs provide health care to individuals and families emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. They may care for patients as noted in agerelated category and area of expertise. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients coworkers and others.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Masters or Doctorate degree in Nurse Practitioner or Bachelors/Masters degree in Physician Assistant program from an accredited program/institution.
• Preference for trained and certified as a Neonatal Practitioner.
• New candidates will be considered but must have background in Neonatology and/or a clinical rotation in NICU.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state (if NP).
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in appropriate state.
• Current certification in CPR; Require NRP Certification.
• National certification in applicable area.
• Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.

LOCATION

• Fargo ND one of the fastest growing economies in the Upper Midwest!
• Centrally located on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota
• 3.5 hours northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul
• FargoMoorhead population: 250000
• Regional Service area consists of 25 Clinics & 7 Hospitals

Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses quality incentives or productionbased compensation

For questions contact:

Deven Lord

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