Overview:
At St. Luke's, our dedicated team of Advanced Practice Providers and Neonatologists strive to build a positive, supportive, and inclusive culture that delivers exceptional patient and family experiences. The Neonatology team provides coverage in Boise, Meridian, Nampa and Twin Falls,
The selected individual will be working with a team of 12 BC Neonatologists and 22 APPs:
* This employed-provider practice covers the largest and most comprehensive NICU in the state, as well as three other facilities in southwestern Idaho.
* The Boise NICU (61 beds) is Level 4 (minus cardiac surgery and ECMO) with a comprehensive team of pediatric subspecialists available. In addition to a rotating schedule of 24 hour shifts, 10-hour day shifts, two APPs cover in-house night call (with an in-house Neonatologist) comprised of a 16-hour shift (5p to 9a) and a 12-hour swing shift (8p to 8a).
* Our two Level 2 NICUs are located in Meridian (13 beds) and Nampa (15 beds). APPs cover 24-hour in-house shifts at these facilities.
* The St. Luke's Magic Valley NICU in Twin Falls (Level 3) has beds for up to 18 infants. APPs cover 15 hour in-house night shift at this location.
For more information about this role email Christine Gregory @ gregoryc@slhs.org
Responsibilities:
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for promotion of health, prevention of illness, and the response of the human condition through diagnosis and treatment. The NP works under the supervision/sponsorship of designated physician(s) and in collaboration with a team of other providers and staff; promoting a culture of collaboration and support between all providers within the St. Luke's Clinic Medical Group and to support the model of team based, patient-centered care endorsed by physicians and advanced practicing providers within our medical group.
-Provide care through diagnosis, clinical judgment, anticipatory guidance, and management to restore, maintain, and improve the health status of the patient.
-Perform history and physical exams, acute and episodic care, orders pertinent lab and diagnostic studies with interpretation and consultation.
-Initiate and manage appropriate pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic agents, and treatments within the scope of practice.
-Establish and document the healthcare plan and treatment, maintaining records of each case that are sufficiently complete for any healthcare professional to evaluate and follow the treatment plan and subsequent outcome(s).
-Recommends strategies to assist SLHS in meeting its critical goals and objectives in the most efficient manner possible; administers recurring or daily functions or processes necessary for systems execution and identifies opportunities for improvement or efficiencies.'-Interact with patients/families in a professional and sensitive manner, and maintain confidentiality.
-Maintain professional relationships and convey relevant information to other members of the health care team within facility and any applicable referral agencies.
-Accept assignments based on patient census, acuity, needs, and the qualifications and competencies of self and of other staff members.
-Attend staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education. Report to work on time and as scheduled.
-Contribute to annual reviews of peer performance as requested, assist in data collection, study methods and other development as assigned.
-Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, or as pertains to the position and specific department/specialty.
Qualifications:
* Education: Graduate education from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or qualifying education as designated by the Idaho Board of Nursing.
* Experience: 0 years relevant experience.
* Licenses/Certifications: License and certification, as required by the specialty, or be eligible to obtain licensure from Idaho Board of Nursing to practice as a Nurse Practitioner. Must obtain and maintain unrestricted prescriptive authority, DEA, and controlled substance licenses
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