Neonatology - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Ann Arbor and Livonia, MI

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group has an excellent full-time, part-time, or contingent employment opportunity for a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join a multi-specialty group located in Ann Arbor and Livonia, Michigan.

The selected Neonatal Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing the assessment, evaluation, and treatment of neonates under the supervision of attending pediatricians at Trinity Health Ann Arbor.

Additional Job Functions include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Function as the mid-level provider for newborn patients by:
   1. Assessing, planning, and evaluating medical care under the direction of the attending pediatrician.
   2. Reporting accurately and concisely to attending pediatrician and in problem-oriented documentation.
   3. Ordering and interpreting laboratory data and plain x-ray film as appropriate.
   4. Writing appropriate orders for medications, IV therapy, parental nutrition, blood products and for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
   5. Attend high-risk deliveries, resuscitate, and stabilize patients.
   6. Independently going on transports to other hospital systems to transfer newborns to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Trinity Health Ann Arbor or Trinity Health Livonia, or transferring newborns to another NICU due to need for surgical or other services.
2. Attend and provide newborn care, resuscitation and stabilization for all deliveries as required.
3. Provide consultation to administrative, nursing, and medical staff.
4. Direct and/or participate in the ongoing competency assessment program for maintenance of advanced neonatal knowledge and skills of nursing staff.
5. Direct and/or participate in nursing education and ongoing competency assessment.
6. Submits appropriate billing in a timely manner.
7. Initiate and pursue self-development activities through readings, lectures and formal educational programs.
8. Participate as appropriate in quality improvement and the formulation, revision and implementation of policies and procedures in Family Birthing Center (consisting of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Labor and Delivery Unit and Mother/Baby Unit) as appropriate.

Other functions and responsibilities include:

1. Acts as role model and a resource for peers, physicians, and nursing staff.
2. Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participates in their resolution.
3. Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to Trinity Health Ann Arbor and Trinity Health Livonia. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
4. Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
5. Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Trinity Health System. 
6. Provides quality patient care by considering the age specific, development and cultural needs through competent clinical practice. Demonstrates unit/area competencies.

Requirements:

• Successful completion of an accredited NNP program
• NNP Certification
• State of Michigan License
• Experience in a NICU for a minimum of two years
• BLS Certification
• NRP Certification
• Clinical knowledge, current clinical competences, and analytical abilities necessary to formulate nursing and medical interventions.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, other health care personnel, and visitors.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right Nurse Practitioner to be part of a large multi-specialty group. 

RECRUITMENT PACKAGE

An excellent compensation and benefits package is available for the right candidate including:

• Competitive base rate and compensation plan
• Sign-on bonus negotiable
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Benefits; 403b, 457
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Profession Malpractice Coverage with Tail Coverage

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group is one of the best and largest multi-specialty groups in Michigan. IHA employs more than 1,600 staff members, which includes more than 800 providers consisting of: physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and midwives in approximately 70 practice locations across southeast Michigan, including 36 Specialties. IHA provides high-quality medical care and excellent service to nearly 485,000 active patients.

Recognized as Metro Detroit’s Top Physician Group by Consumer Reports magazine, Trinity Health IHA Medical Group also ranks in the top quartile for patient satisfaction nationally. Offering extended office hours and urgent care services, along with online patient diagnosis, treatment, and appointment access tools. IHA demonstrates that it cares by bringing safe, high-quality, comprehensive, and affordable care to its patients. For more information about IHA, visit www.ihacares.com.

Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. We serve people and communities in 22 states from coast to coast with more than 90 hospitals and 100 continuing care facilities – including home care, hospice, PACE and senior living facilities and programs that provide nearly two and a half million visits annually. Trinity Health employs more than 133,000 colleagues, including 7,800 employed physicians and clinicians.

Our mission: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Who are Poor, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve.

At Trinity Health, we value the physician relationship and focus on partnering with our physicians. Whether you are a practicing physician looking to relocate or a medical resident, we offer opportunities with the flexibility to fit your individual needs. If you would like to be part of Trinity Health, we encourage you to explore this opportunity at www.trinity-health.org.

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to submit your CV, please email Trinity Health Recruitment at docopps@trinity-health.org.

Ann Arbor, Michigan offers a bustling downtown and charming tree-lined neighborhoods making it a safe and ideal place to live, learn, work, and raise a family. More than 114,000 residents live within the City’s 28 square miles and Ann Arbor is a hub for excellence in education, boasting five colleges and universities. The City’s acclaimed public school system has adapted a comprehensive academic achievement plan to help ensure all students are successful.

People are drawn to Ann Arbor for its eclectic urban setting and its acres of parks and trees. The cosmopolitan college town boasts fine to casual dining and world class shopping. Action packed sporting events come courtesy of the University of Michigan. Cultural experiences including museums, galleries, and a performing arts center make Ann Arbor a destination for art aficionados of any age. Endless opportunities for recreation are available in Ann Arbor, which operates 157 parks, trails, golf, canoe liveries, tennis courts, athletic fields and more. One of the most environmentally friendly cities around, Ann Arbor has a progressive recycling program and takes great measures toward the preservation of the City’s green space.

Ann Arbor regularly receives national attention as one of the best places to live in the United States.

For more information about Ann Arbor, Michigan visit www.annarbor.com. 

Livonia, Michigan – With a population of nearly 100,000, Livonia is Michigan’s eighth largest city and one of the most-stable family communities in the United States. Livonia is located in the northwest corner of Wayne County, halfway between Detroit and Ann Arbor. For decades, Livonia has ranked as one of the leading large communities for family services, education, public safety, and recreational opportunities.

Livonia is a smartly planned community where tree-lined neighborhoods are separated from industrial and warehouse sections of the city. These are among the many attributes that make Livonia one of the best places in the country to raise a family. If you want to live in Livonia, be prepared to become actively involved in your child’s education. The Livonia Public Schools are successful because as one of the ten largest school districts in Michigan they are able to offer a broad range of high-quality learning opportunities combined with outstanding parental support to provide each child an education that fits their needs.

Livonia offers a rich blend of cultural, entertainment, and family-friendly offerings. From a professional symphony orchestra to historic community venues to one of metro Detroit’s largest suburban fireworks displays, Livonia is a city that provides arts and cultural opportunities for a wide variety of interests. The city has three public libraries with many programs for children and adults. Each summer, the Livonia Civic Center and other city parks are home to outdoor, family concerts featuring various musical acts as part of the weekly “Music Under the Stars” series.

Livonia is home to several community service organizations which produce a number of successful family and fundraising events, such as the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and Livonia Rotary Club’s Family Picnic.

For more information on Livonia, please visit www.livonia.org.