Locum Tenens Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Needed: Bridge the Gap in a Growing Alabama Community (j-232159)

Are you a certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) seeking a dynamic locum tenens opportunity to provide essential call coverage in a thriving community near Reform, Alabama? We're actively searching for a skilled and experienced NNP to join our team and ensure high-quality care for our newborn patients in the hospital nursery. This is a fantastic chance to make a real difference in a supportive environment and explore the beauty of rural Alabama.

What this Opportunity Offers:

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  Short-Term Commitment with Big Impact:

  
  
  
  
  • Help bridge a scheduling gap by providing call coverage between July 6th and August 25th, 2024.
  
  
  • This temporary role allows you to contribute your expertise for a focused period while maintaining your schedule ;Major holidays are observed, including New Year's Day, Independence Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
  
  
  
  


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  Seamless Technology: Leverage your familiarity with Epic, the EMR system used at the facility.

  
  


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  Supportive Environment: Collaborate with a team of Level II nursery nurses, diagnostic specialists, and a pediatrician to provide comprehensive neonatal care.

  
  


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  Key Responsibilities:

  
  
  
  
  • Be available by phone to address the needs of newborns admitted to the hospital nursery, 24 hours a day.
  
  
  • Evaluate the need for in-person evaluation or intervention.
  
  
  • Provide timely and appropriate telephone consultations or arrange for in-person assessments as necessary.
  
  
  • Work collaboratively with the on-site healthcare team to ensure optimal patient care.
  
  
  • Participate in hospital nursery rounding during the day shift.
  
  
  • Manage patient admissions as needed (temporary privileges available).
  
  
  • Maintain accurate and detailed medical records within the Epic EMR system (credentialing permitting).
  
  
  
  


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  Qualifications for Success:

  
  
  
  
  • Current certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) is mandatory.
  
  
  • Valid nursing license in the state of Alabama is required.
  
  
  • Current certifications in ACLS and PALS to demonstrate your commitment to patient safety.
  
  
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients, families, and colleagues.
  
  
  • The ability to make sound clinical decisions under time pressure is essential.
  
  
  
  

This is a remarkable opportunity for a motivated and experienced NNP to contribute to patient care in a growing Alabama community. If you're passionate about neonatal care, enjoy a flexible call schedule with supportive colleagues, and want to experience the beauty of rural living, we encourage you to submit your CV today!

Please note: Due to the ongoing need, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Don't miss this chance to join our team we look forward to hearing from you!

Additional Details:

• Bids/presentations must include 24-hour call rates, with 4 complimentary hours included.


• The schedule involves hospital nursery rounding during the day shift, followed by night call.


• You can expect to see approximately 7-10 babies in the hospital nursery per day and manage around 5 phone consultations.


• Call coverage starts at 7:00 AM and continues until 6:59 AM the following day (multiple days may be required).