Neonatal-Pediatric Advanced Resp Practitioner at Bryan Health – Lincoln, Nebraska

SUMMARY

The Neonatal/Ped Advanced Respiratory Practitioner is primarily responsible for the care of neonates, pediatrics and those patients related to labor/delivery and high risk maternal; transports neonates into and out of the facility via ground transportation.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

*Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

*Provides basic and advanced ventilator management and assessment to include all modes, including high frequency and SIPAP.

*Monitors and administers respiratory care modalities to patients, identifies contraindications and

patient response to therapy.

*Develops plans for the delivery of respiratory care as directed by physician or protocols.

*Advises physicians regarding therapy options as patient condition warrants.

*Performs airway management to include intubations, tube changes and suctioning.

*Participates in all C-section and high risk deliveries.

*Performs and assists emergency resuscitation per Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) guidelines.

*Establishes and maintains hemodynamic lines for the monitoring of umbilical arterial lines, including indwelling blood gas monitoring.

*Participates in neonatal transports via ground.

*Performs nitric oxide and heliox therapy.

*Performs as an active member of the NICU Assist/Rapid Response Team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be licensed to practice respiratory care in the State of Nebraska. Active Registration (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Certification in STABLE program preferred. Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) credential required or obtained within six (6) months of hire. One (1) year experience in NICU or PICU (in lieu of NPS) credential required at date of hire.Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required. Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) required.