SummaryReporting to the Director of Patient Care Services and NICU Medical Director, the Registered Nurse functions in an expanded role under the direct supervision of a Neonatologist. According to the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (June, 1990), the Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) is educationally prepared, according to nationally recognized standards, to assume the role through study and supervised practice beyond the level of basic nursing preparation. The APN is a RN with clinical expertise in neonatal nursing that has received graduate education with supervised clinical experience in the management of sick newborns and their families. The APN manages a caseload of neonatal patients with consultation, collaboration and general supervision from a Neonatologist. Utilizing the extensive knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology and physiology acquired, the APN exercises independent judgments in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of certain delegated medical processes and procedures. As an advanced practice neonatal nurse the APN may function in the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist, and is additionally involved in education, consultation, and research at various levels. Maintain privileges through the Medical Staff Office.
CA RN License; CA NP License; BLS; NRP; Masters Degree; Board certified; specialized clinical, educational, and research prep in the area of maternal/ health. Qualifications: EducationRequired: Master�s Prepared Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner; Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner CertificationsRequired: CA RN License; CA NP License; BLS; NRP; Masters Degree; Board certified; specialized clinical, educational, and research prep in the area of maternal/ health. Job: Nursing Primary Location: Modesto, California Facility: Doctors Medical Center of Modesto Job Type: PT1 Shift Type: Rotate Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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