Summary

Provides patient care and receives clinical and preceptorship experience as a neonatal nurse practitioner. Undertakes training in an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Participates in a 12-week didactic course in advanced neonatal physiology and medical/nursing theory.
2. Receives 8 weeks of clinical experience performing neonatal nurse practitioner services and patient care under guidance and supervision.
3. Participates in a 32-week preceptorship program.
4. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with immediate eligibility to enter an accredited MSN program; at least 2 years of work experience that can be demonstrated to be applicable to the duties listed in the job description. Certification/Licensure: State of New Mexico Licensed Registered Nurse or licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the multistate privilege to practice "compact with New Mexico."
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Ability to provide direct nursing care and consultation to patients.
• Ability to set up, operate, and maintain NBICU facilities and equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of newborn intensive care principles, procedures, regulations, and standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Conditions of Employment

• CPR Certified.
• Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Additional health screenings may be required, dependent on the nature of the research conducted, as determined by Employee Occupational Health Services.
• UNM will provide Hepatitis vaccination, candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Discipline-specific licensure/certification is a requirement for positions in this classification.
• Ability to participate full-time in a 52-week training program.
• Employees in this job title are subject to the terms and conditions of the department's preceptorship program agreement.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Out of state travel is required.

The University of New Mexico provides all training required by OSHA to ensure employee safety.

Revised Date: 06/15/2020