Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Dubuque, IA - Competitive compensation, flexible schedule

IHA; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive shift pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

403(b) with match

Disability insurance

Malpractice coverage with Tail

CME expense allowance

PSLF options

Job summary

MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center seeks a full-time Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide assessment, evaluation and treatment of neonates under pediatrician supervision in Dubuque, Iowa.

Responsibilities include attending high-risk deliveries, stabilizing newborns, ordering labs, and collaborating with the care team. The position offers 7–24 in-house shifts per month, comprehensive benefits, and a competitive per-shift compensation of $1,944.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited NNP program.
• Unrestricted State of Iowa License.
• Experience in a NICU for a minimum of two years.
• Comfort working independently; only 1 NNP scheduled per shift.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, evaluation, and treatment of neonates under the supervision of pediatricians.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and resuscitate/stabilize newborns.
• Stabilize babies for transport to higher level care when needed.
• Order and interpret labs and imaging as appropriate; write orders for meds and IV therapy.
• Participate in quality improvement and staff education.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Education

Unrestricted Iowa NP license

Accredited NNP program

Job description

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center is seeking a full-time Neonatal Nurse Practitioner with a high degree of expertise in perinatal and neonatal health to join our team located in Dubuque, Iowa.

Employment Type

Full time

Opportunity Highlights

• Work/life balance with flexible schedule
• Full-time status entails 7 – 24-hour in-house shifts per month
• Competitive compensation package - $1944 per shift
• Robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, ST & LT disability, and 403(b) with match - Benefits start on day one!

Opportunity Details

• The selected Neonatal Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing the assessment, evaluation, and treatment of neonates under the supervision of pediatricians.
• Additional Job Functions include, but are not limited to the following:
• Function as the mid-level provider for newborn patients by:
• Assessing, planning, and evaluating medical care under the direction of the attending pediatrician.
• Reporting accurately and concisely to attending pediatrician and in problem-oriented documentation.
• Ordering and interpreting laboratory data and plain x-ray film as appropriate.
• Writing appropriate orders for medications, IV therapy, parental nutrition, blood products and for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Attend high-risk deliveries, resuscitate, and stabilize patients.
• Stabilizing babies for transport to other hospital systems that require a higher level of care.
• Attend and provide newborn care, resuscitation and stabilization for all deliveries as required.
• Provide consultation to administrative, nursing, and medical staff.
• Participate in the ongoing competency assessment program for maintenance of advanced neonatal knowledge and skills of nursing staff.
• Participate in nursing education and ongoing competency assessment.
• Initiate and pursue self-development activities through readings, lectures and formal educational programs.
• Participate as appropriate in quality improvement and the formulation, revision and implementation of policies and procedures in Birth Center as appropriate.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited NNP program
• Unrestricted State of Iowa License
• Experience in a NICU for a minimum of two years
• Must be comfortable working independently as only 1 NNP will be scheduled per shift – providing coverage in the level II NICU, nursery rounds, attending deliveries, and performing circumcisions.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS Certification
• NRP Certification
• Clinical knowledge, current clinical competences, and analytical abilities necessary to formulate nursing and medical interventions.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, other health care personnel, and visitors.

Recruitment Package

• Competitive compensation plan - $1900 per shift
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Benefits start on day one of employment
• Retirement Benefits: 403(b) with company match
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Profession Malpractice Coverage with Tail Coverage
• CME expense allowance
• Non-Profit Employer, Public Service Loan Forgiveness options

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.