Locums Neonatal Nursing Job in Alabama

Job Description

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: 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 flexibility. Major holidays are observed, including New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Seamless Technology: Leverage your familiarity with Epic, the EMR system used at the facility. Supportive Environment: Collaborate with a team of Level II nursery nurses, diagnostic specialists, and a pediatrician to provide comprehensive neonatal care. 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). 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).