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Description

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) works under supervision of an attending neonatologist and following established protocols, manages care for high risk newborns and their families in emergency and non-emergency situations.  This position is PRN.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Collaborates with other health care professionals to identify and stabilize the high risk infant and establish a care plan.
• Assesses patient by obtaining comprehensive perinatal history.
• Performs physical assessment of body systems and interprets findings.
• Identifies and assists with high risk deliveries.
• With required physician supervision, may perform or order diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for newborns.
• Thoroughly documents all aspects of patient care using established charting procedure.
• Serves as a consultant on the care of chronically ill infants or those with complex medical problems.
• Assists with family education.
• Assists in outreach education activities by teaching classes.
• Assists in staff orientation and serves as a preceptor.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in nursing, and a current Georgia nursing license.
• Nurse practitioner certification by a National Certifying Organization approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing (NCC, NAPNAP) with renewal every three years or as required by the national organization.
• Recognition as a Nurse Practitioner by the Georgia Board of Nursing.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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