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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
The University Of Chicago
Chicago (IL)
On-site
USD 125,000 - 165,000
Full time
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Job summary
A leading healthcare provider in Chicago is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to deliver specialized care to newborns in collaboration with a dedicated team. Responsibilities include managing patient care, attending deliveries, and engaging in quality improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have an advanced nursing degree, relevant experience, and strong clinical skills.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in pediatric nursing.
- Current Illinois advanced practice nurse license required.
- NCC certification as a neonatal nurse practitioner preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care collaboratively with multidisciplinary health team.
- Attend high and low risk deliveries.
- Participate in clinical research projects.
Skills
Education
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Job description
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Department
BSD PED - Neonatology - Advent
About the Department
Job Summary
This position will work at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in Bolingbrook and Hinsdale.
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care and formulate plan of care in collaboration with physician , nursing staff, and the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the Credentials Committee.
Communicate follow-up plan/disposition with the follow-up health care provider.
Prescribe and evaluate pharmacological therapies according to protocol.
Attend both high and low risk deliveries as needed.
Initiate CPR and perform therapeutic techniques to stabilize a compromised infant in the delivery room, NICU, emergency room and referring hospitals as needed.
Stabilize and transport patients as needed.
Demonstrate in-depth understanding of current professional and legal trends, concepts and issues related to practice.
Identify educational needs of family members and assist with teaching as appropriate .
Ensure that appropriate systems and resources are in place to maintain established standards of care.
Participate in self and peer evaluation to improve quality of care.
Participate in the development, review and evaluation of policies and procedures.
Participate in developing and implementing QI monitoring.
Participate in providing in-service and outreach education program.
Act as resource for clinical skills for staff on or of the unit.
May participate in clinical research projects conducted by supervising physicians.
Serve as preceptor to APP students.
Evaluates goals and outcomes considering the benefit-versus-burden, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness for the patient, family and the organization.
Develops diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions needed to achieve the goals and outcomes of the patient’s plan of care.
Has a deep understanding and response to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations such as infants, children, pregnant and lactating women, or older adults. Develops and coordinates APP training and professional development activities.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree from an accredited school/college.
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Advanced nursing degree from an accredited school/college of nursing.
Completion of approved NNP training.
Experience:
2 years of clinical experience in a related area of specialty.
Licenses and Certifications:
NCC certification as a neonatal nurse practitioner.
Ability to obtain Illinois advanced practice nurse license by start date.
Current license as registered nurse.
Once licensed, apply for a mid-level practitioner-controlled substance license and DEA number.
Preferred Competencies
Proficiency in resuscitation, intubation, and line placement.
Proficiency in EPIC.
Proficiency in use of computers.
Excellent clinical, management, and organizational skills.
Ability to conduct physical examinations and health assessments.
Detail-oriented.
Ability to work effectively under pressure.
Ability to use independent judgment.
Strong communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate communication among various levels of practitioners.
Ability to interview and obtain medical information.
Willingness to enter into written collaborative agreement with collaboration physician upon hire.
Ability to properly document and bill for services provided.
Working Conditions
Clinical care setting.
Exposure to human blood, human blood components, and/or products made from human blood.
Exposure to infectious material.
High-stress environment.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover letter (pr eferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in theBenefits Guidebook .
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
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