Career Components for neonatal/NICU work.

[<3nicu<3]

Hi there,

I'm working on a career project & would love any help thinking of careers that might fit all (or very close to all)of the specifications on the list below. Note: I'm trying to save any critiques & cautions for later as I'm just brainstorming careers at this point.

• Diagnose & analyze 3D problems of the human anatomy.
  
• Work one-on-one with newborns & their families in an autonomous, small team setting.
  
• Am respected for my knowledge, expertise, and ability to solve problems & way of understanding the needs, moods, motives, responses, behavior, etc. of newborns & their families.
  
• Work in a fast-paced hospital setting where I'm on my feet using my spatial visualization, physical agility, fine sensory-motor skills, strength, and manual dexterity.
  
• Have job security in a needed field that makes at least $60k/year in order to have financial independence.
  

I realize this is a very specific list, but wanted ideas from those with more experience in this area as I'm sure you can name careers that aren't as obvious. Thank you in advance for your help & knowledge.

[babyNP., APRN]

Well, being a NICU nurse seems to fit the bill, although they do not medically diagnose infants. NNPs do that, although they have a higher case load than a nurse, usually 6-8 patients or more, depending on acuity.

[<3nicu<3]

Thank you babyRN! I figured as much, but it is good to note that more of the actual diagnosis comes from the NNPs & that their case load is larger. I'll note that. Aside from these positions, I was wondering if I missed some not as well known careers working with newborns. Anyhow, this is a great start!