A Registered Nurse Practitioner engaged to work on an as-needed basis for patient care delivery.

• Master?s of Science with a major in Nursing. 
• Must have relevant clinical competence in area of nursing practice; new graduates possess current knowledge of the nursing process and its application.
• Name: Registered Nurse           Issuing Agency: Department of Health / Office of Professions
• Name: CNP                       Issuing Agency: Department of Health / Office of Professions
• Name: Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certificate (Required Depts.: L&D, NICU)
• Issuing Authority: American Heart Association 
• Name: ACLS (Required Depts.: ED; PACU/ASU; ICUs; Telemetry Units; SDU; IR, Interventional Cardiology (CCL/EP/Echo); L&D; Endoscopy, and APN Adult Oncology) 
• Issuing Authority: American Heart Association 
• Name: BCLS            Issuing Authority: American Heart Association
• Name: PALS (Required Depts.: ED; PACU; IR; Peds ICU, and APNs Pediatric Oncology)    Issuing Authority: American Heart Association

1. Provides clinical patient care to all assigned patients on an as-needed basis.

2. Maintains BCLS/ACLS Certification and annual program requirements, for renewal, the nurse practitioner participates in classes offered by Nursing Education.

3. Possesses the required competence in the area of assignment within the guidelines of the position description.

4. Completes the necessary orientation program as coordinated by Nursing Education prior to engagement. Complies with all institutional regulations as would a full-time employee.

5. Maintains telephone accessibility for control of assignment. Notifies the unit or care center office of any changes in contact information.

6. Submits a letter of resignation at least two weeks ahead of effective date.