Neonatology Nurse Practitioner

National practice of Neonatologists and Pediatric Specialists is looking for an NNP to join talented team in Las Cruces, NM. This is not a locums role, it is perm/full-time, however due to full-time being seven 24 hour shifts, they will provide a travel allowance for housing and flights if you don't live locally or want to relocate. Return to the same hospital time and again, working with the same group of co-workers, building that rapport. You will have all the security of a full-time role with the perks of travel!

Highlights:

Unit Type: Level 3, 10 bed NICU with about 1600 annual deliveries

Schedule: 7 days a month is fulltime, and you typically work 12 or 24 hr. shifts. Shifts can be bundled to accommodate scheduling preferences

• Manage infants born at 32 weeks gestational age or later and weighing 1,500 grams or more
• MFM support
• Average census of 4-5
• Plan to expand from 10 beds to 17-20 beds in next year or two.
• MD and NNP both cover the NICU and nursery
• Oversee convalescing infants after intensive care
• Care for infants with moderate illness expected to resolve without requiring higher-level care
• Manage infants needing mechanical ventilation for less than 24 hours
• Stabilize and transfer infants born less than 32 weeks gestational age and less than 1,500 grams
• Care for infants with a gestational age of 34 6/7 weeks or younger
• Provide care for low-birth-weight infants who are not ill but require more frequent feeding or extended nursing care
• Deliver cardiopulmonary resuscitation and continuous cardiac monitoring as needed
• Administer supplemental oxygen and intravenous fluids/antibiotics post-transition period
• Manage scheduled gavage feedings
• Treat infants exposed to perinatal substance abuse, including neonatal abstinence scoring and pharmacologic treatment
• Address any additional circumstances identified by the physician or advanced practice nurse (APN) that warrant NICU level care

Compensation: Salary negotiable but highly competitive with what locums are being paid.

About the area:

Outdoor adventure. Unique culinary experiences. Vibrant culture. Rich history. From national parks and monuments to one of the top-rated farmer's markets in the country, Las Cruces is an ideal year-round destination, home to a rich culture and history, vibrant art and music scene, ideal weather for an abundance of outdoor activities, and authentic cuisine made. Las Cruces has an average of 320 days of sunshine per year and situated at an elevation of 3,900 feet above sea level, making it an ideal place for those loving the outdoors.

• Second largest city in New Mexico
• Sunny college town located close to mountains and lakes
• Easy access to an abundance of outdoor recreational activities
• Four mildly distinct seasons and family friendly communities
• Home of the Aggies, New Mexico State University spans across 900 acres and serves over 20,000 students from all over the United States and the world.
• 45 minute drive to El Paso, TX