Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 79,570 - 111,392; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Job summary

NorthShore University HealthSystem's Elmhurst Hospital seeks a Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider (APP) or neonatal pediatric hospitalist to join a Level IIe Special Care Nursery team. The role combines autonomous patient care with collaboration in a high-volume newborn service.

The position offers flexible FT/PT hours, a 24/7 staffed unit, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth within Neonatology.

Qualifications

• APRN or PA licensure in IL required; Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License required.
• Master's degree in neonatal specialty.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider and NRP certifications required.
• NCC certification as Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and certificate of completion from neonatal PA fellowship.
• 5+ years of IP Newborn or relevant acute care pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing appropriate medical care to newborn patients in L&D, newborn nursery, and intensive care unit during scheduled shift.
• Ensuring that an adequate medical record is maintained for each patient seen and treated during shift.
• Providing appropriate procedural tasks as needed (PPV, intubation, central lines, chest tubes, etc).
• Participating in self and peer evaluation to improve quality of care.
• Collaborating in the development, review and evaluation of policies and procedures.
• Participating in developing and implementing QI monitoring.
• Acting as a resource for clinical skills for staff
• Understanding the opportunity to participate in clinical research

Skills

Newborn airway management

Central line placement

Newborn chest tube placement

Education

APRN/PA Licensure IL

Master's degree in Neonatology

BLS certification

NRP certification

NCC Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification

Neonatal PA fellowship certificate

Job description

Hourly Pay Range: $57.76 - $80.86. The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Position Highlights

• Position: Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) - Neonatology
• Location: Elmhurst Hospital, Elmhurst, IL
• Full Time/Part Time: Part-Time (average of 20 hours/wk.) or Full-Time (average of 40 hours/wk.)
• Hours: unit staffed 24/7, hours flexible
• Required Travel: n/a
• Sign-On Bonus Eligible for experienced candidates

Elmhurst Hospital is a Level IIe Special Care Nursery with over 3000 annual births. Our special care nursery provides private rooms for term infants need of transitional as well as long term care for late preterm infants. The Department of Neonatology is currently seeking a Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider (APP) or neonatal pediatric hospitalist, who will work collaboratively with a neonatologist, as well as independently. The position utilizes critical judgement in the performance of delivery room resuscitation, common newborn diagnosis and management, as well as specialized long term care for late preterm infants. This individual will function autonomously, as well as a collaborating member of the neonatal interdisciplinary care team.

What you will need

• License: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant Associate (PAA) Licensure in the State of IL required; Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License required
• Education: Completion of Master's level program in specialty area
• Certification: BLS for Healthcare Provider and NRP certifications required.
• Certification in specialty: NCC certification as Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. Certificate of completion from neonatal PA fellowship
• Experience: 5+ years of IP Newborn (highly preferred); or other relevant acute care pediatric experience preferred

Special Knowledge and Skills Required

• Newborn airway management including intubation
• Central line placement (umbilical and PCVC)
• Newborn chest tube placement

Equipment Utilized within the Scope of the Position

• Stethoscope
• Monitors
• Small baby equipment
• Flow inflating bag
• Ventilators - (HFJV, HFOV, cMV, NIMV, iNO, etc)
• Sterile procedures
• Therapeutic hypothermia

What you will do

Under the supervision of a physician:

• Providing appropriate medical care to newborn patients L&D, newborn nursery, and intensive care unit during his/her scheduled shift.
• Ensuring that an adequate medical record is maintained for each patient seen and treated during his/her shift
• Provides appropriate procedural tasks as needed (PPV, intubation, central lines, chest tubes, etc).
• Participating in self and peer evaluation to improve quality of care.
• Collaborating in the development, review and evaluation of policies and procedures.
• Participating in developing and implementing QI monitoring.
• Acting as a resource for clinical skills for staff
• Understanding the opportunity to participate in clinical research

Benefits

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings PlanHealth Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.