Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

This position will provide medical care for patients in the NICU in collaboration with or under the supervision of a neonatologist. Help teach our medical students, residents, and nursing staff neonatal resuscitation, performance of skilled procedures, and initial ventilator and other support management when a critically ill infant is admitted to the NICU. The individual in this role will also help develop the standard of nursing care / possible research activities as well as other duties assigned by supervisor.

Conduct comprehensive health history and physical assessment of infants with acute health problems.

Perform admission history and physical while developing, managing, and modifying treatment plans.

Manage fluid statuses and interpret lab values on all infants including extremely low birth weight infants.

Manage ventilator settings including high frequency ventilators of multiple high acuity patients at a time. Interpret blood gases and make clinical decisions based on those interpretations.

Perform multiple procedures including: intubation, thoracentesis, umbilical line placement, lumbar punctures and patient codes.

Attend high risk deliveries and perform newborn resuscitation.

Serve as a daily resource to Resident Physicians and cover the NICU 24/7 including overnight, weekends and holidays and assist with protocol development and implementation.

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city activities and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals and events each year.  If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Preferred Qualifications- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner:  

Level III NICU nursery experience is desirable.
 

Preferred Qualifications- Physician Assistant:

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department. Certified Physician Assistant (PA) certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Minimum Qualifications - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner:

A Master’s degree in Nursing is required.
A current RN license from the State of Missouri is required.
A current ARNP license from the State of Missouri is required.
Two years experience in neonatology is required.
National certification as NNP (national exam) is required.  
Demonstrated job-related experience with and/or commitment to the academic environment is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
 

Minimum Qualifications - Physician Assistant:

Physicians Assistant (PA) licensure by the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts.
 

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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