Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

The University Of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 126,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide exceptional patient care in a dynamic and collaborative environment. In this vital role, you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to manage complex health issues in newborns. Your expertise will be crucial in delivering high-quality care, from attending deliveries to stabilizing patients in critical situations. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable infants and their families, while also contributing to innovative practices in one of the largest NICUs in the region. Join a team committed to excellence in neonatal care and professional development.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in a related job discipline.
• Current and/or eligible for State of Illinois licensure/registration required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and formulate care plans in collaboration with the health team.
• Prescribe and evaluate pharmacological therapies according to protocol.
• Participate in clinical research projects as needed.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to work under pressure

Independent judgment

Education

College or university degree

Advanced nursing degree

Tools

EPIC

Job description

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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Apply remote type Onsite locations Chicago, IL time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR28576

Department

BSD PED - Neonatology - Comer

About the Department

With a bed capacity of 71 beds, the NICU in Comer Children's Hospital is one of the largest Level III NICUs in Chicago and a major referral center for the sickest newborn infants with the most complex conditions throughout Illinois and Northwest Indiana. It has close to 850 admissions per year accounting for over 21,000 patient bed-days. In collaboration with the Maternal-Fetal Service, Neonatology runs the University of Chicago Perinatal Network with over 10 affiliated community hospitals. A state-of-the-art facility, the NICU offers critically-ill infants with innovative mode of interventions. Our Small Baby Unit, the first in the state, serves the most premature infants less than or equal to 28 weeks and offers the specialized care they require.

Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider provides direct patient care, in collaboration with consulting physicians and the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentials committee, to include identification, management, and/or referral of health problems.

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: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through a combination of education and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications: Current and/or eligible for State of Illinois licensure/registration required. Eligibility to be privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO) - State of Illinois.

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)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Healthcare & Medical Services

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Drug Test Required

Yes

Health Screen Required

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range

$126,000.00 - $166,000.00

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

Yes

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