RN Certified Specialist NICU - Banner Health

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The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at BUMC-P is accredited by the Arizona Perinatal Trust as a Level IV Center which certifies that we are qualified to take care of the highest risk newborns in Arizona. The NICU consists of 74 private rooms that offer family centered care. At Banner University Medical Center- Phoenix we are a Magnet facility and the WIS/NICU department has been highlighted in many examples for our Magnet re-designations. Our highly skilled team includes highly experienced bedside registered nurses, licensed nursing assistants, Neonatologists, NNP's, Respiratory Therapists, developmental specialists, therapists and IBCLC certified lactation consultants that care for the neonates.

As the RN NICU Specialist, you will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to help drive quality and safety. This includes leading or participating department and facility initiatives as well as supporting quality and regulatory requirements/recommendations. The NICU RN Certified Specialist also partners with the system on clinical practice guidelines and policy and procedures. The person in this role is a resources for the unit, facility and system utilizing their clinical expertise and resources.

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position applies specialized knowledge to assess, develop, implement, and develop patient care plans for a specific patient population. Integrates specialized knowledge into patient and staff education, consultation, and coaching to enhance and develop patient care for a specialized patient population.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Manages and influences the quality of patient outcomes and clinical care through application of specialized knowledge. Collaborates with staff to integrate quality and cost improvements in clinical care.

2. Provides specialty focused nursing consultation on complex patient cases. Evaluates patient needs and makes recommendations for treatment, implements interventions, and evaluates outcomes.

3. Serves as a specialized clinical resource to patients, families and staff to advance the quality of care.

4. Identifies opportunities for staff development and learning through formal and informal training and education, as appropriate.

5. Stays current on developments within area of specialty and integrates findings into practice, policies, and procedures.

6. Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings in order to report and ask for or clarify information. Also works with clergy to provide spiritual support. Synthesizes and prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the human response of the patient and family to changes in health status.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess a bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare or related field.

Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice. BLS certification is required. Requires current certification in specialty area of practice such as wound/ostomy care, diabetic care, or pain management.

Must possess a strong knowledge of specialty area as normally demonstrated through 2-3 years of experience in the clinical area of specialty. Requires critical thinking skills to assess patient needs and opportunities for staff education. Must have effective verbal and written communication and education skills, good organizational and facilitation capabilities, and strong leadership and mentoring skills. Employees working for Banner Home Care/Hospice must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in nursing preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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