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AirLife Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Mixed Shifts Job

Date: Nov 7, 2009

Location: Denver, CO, US

Primary Location: Colorado-Denver Metro-Swedish Medical Center Job: Nursing Schedule: Full-time

Description:
I. Position Summary: The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) is responsible for coordinating the care of and the transportation of infants from referring facilities. Must be educated in in-flight and ambulance treatment modalities, altitude physiology, general aircraft and ambulance safety, and emergency procedures. Utilizes advanced nursing process for assessment, diagnosis, planning and implementation and evaluation of patient care. Documents patient response to interventions and outcomes. Collaborates with referral team, Airlife and the physicians in the planning and delivery of care. Uses advanced knowledge of pathophysiology and technical skills to provide management of the neonate in referral centers and on transport, including lab/xray interpretation, intubation, line placement, thoracentesis, throacotomy, and intraosseous access. Delegates appropriately to respiratory therapists, nurses and other team members. Demonstrates advanced leadership abilities through nursing judgment, decision making and problem solving skills. Acts as an advocate for clients/family members and referral team. Maintains a professional demeanor through conduct, appearance and communication. Demonstrates knowledge of health care economics through cost effective utilization of resources. I. Position Summary: The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) is responsible for coordinating the care of and the transportation of infants from referring facilities. Must be educated in in-flight and ambulance treatment modalities, altitude physiology, general aircraft and ambulance safety, and emergency procedures. Utilizes advanced nursing process for assessment, diagnosis, planning and implementation and evaluation of patient care. Documents patient response to interventions and outcomes. Collaborates with referral team, Airlife and the physicians in the planning and delivery of care. Uses advanced knowledge of pathophysiology and technical skills to provide management of the neonate in referral centers and on transport, including lab/xray interpretation, intubation, line placement, thoracentesis, throacotomy, and intraosseous access. Delegates appropriately to respiratory therapists, nurses and other team members. Demonstrates advanced leadership abilities through nursing judgment, decision making and problem solving skills. Acts as an advocate for clients/family members and referral team. Maintains a professional demeanor through conduct, appearance and communication. Demonstrates knowledge of health care economics through cost effective utilization of resources.


Nearest Major Market: Denver
Job Segments: Healthcare, Nursing


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