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

Trinity Health; Dubuque (IA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

403(b) with company match

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Profession Malpractice Coverage with Tail Coverage

CME expense allowance

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a full-time Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join its team at MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center, Iowa. The candidate will provide expert assessment and treatment for neonates and participate in quality improvements in the Birth Center. Required qualifications include successful completion of an accredited NNP program, experience in a NICU, and relevant certifications. A competitive compensation package and robust benefits are offered, with an opportunity for significant professional impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in a NICU for a minimum of two years.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS Certification.
• NRP Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, and evaluating medical care under the direction of the attending pediatrician.
• Participating in quality improvement and formulation of policies in the Birth Center.
• Providing consultation to administrative, nursing, and medical staff.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

NNP Certification

Completion of an accredited NNP program

Unrestricted State of Iowa License

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.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS:

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

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
• NNP Certification
• 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
• 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

Please let me know if you would like to be a part of the future of excellent patient care at MercyOne.