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

Ascension St Vincent; Dubuque (IA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) with match

Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability

Tail coverage for malpractice

CME expense allowance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join our NICU team. The role includes providing assessment, evaluation and treatment of neonates under pediatrician supervision, attending high‑risk deliveries, and stabilizing patients for transfer as needed.

The successful candidate will have an accredited NNP program, IA license, NICU experience and required certifications (BLS/ACLS/PALS, NRP).

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited NNP program.
• Unrestricted State of Iowa License.
• Experience in a NICU for at least two years.
• Comfort working independently with coverage in level II NICU.

Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, and treat neonates under pediatrician supervision.
• Attend high‑risk deliveries, resuscitate, stabilize, and arrange transport as needed.
• Order and interpret labs and imaging; write orders for meds, IV therapy, nutrition and admissions.

Skills

Neonatal care

Independent work

Team communication

Education

Accredited NNP program

Unrestricted Iowa license

NRP Certification

BLS/ACLS/PALS certificates

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 - 7 shifts per month, 86 shifts annually
• 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

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
• 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.

In 1879, the Sisters of Mercy arrived in Dubuque at the request of Bishop John Hennessy to launch a healing ministry now known as MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center. Today, MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri‑states, offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. Other services include a trauma center, a CARF‑accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, home health care, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care, and a wide range of outpatient and community services. MercyOne operates two hospital‑based skilled nursing units and a 40‑bed nursing home.

In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care, MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet hospital four consecutive times - the nation's most prestigious award for nursing excellence.

MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center is dedicated to serving and benefiting our community, whether we are providing care for those who cannot afford it or supporting programs to address identified community needs. And the community, in turn, supports MercyOne by serving on our boards, volunteering in our hospital, and providing generous philanthropy.

Together, we are continuing to serve the MercyOne mission by living the values of integrity, commitment to the poor, compassion, excellence, justice, stewardship, and reverence.

MercyOne Dubuque is a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the United States. Trinity Health is based in Livonia, Michigan.

Situated at the intersection of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin, the community of Dubuque, Iowa stands among the Mississippi River bluffs as a metropolitan service area for seven surrounding counties. Dubuque is connected by four‑lane highways to Davenport, Des Moines, Madison, and Minneapolis. The majority of the way to Chicago is also four‑lane highway.

Dubuque is a tourist destination featuring the city's unique architecture and river location. It is home to five institutions of higher education, making it a center for culture and learning. Although Dubuque has long been a center of manufacturing, the local economy has also diversified to other areas in the 21st century. Alongside industrial, the city has large health care, education, tourism, publishing, and financial service sectors.

Dubuque hosts a number of events and festivals including the DubuqueFest, Winter Jazz & Blues Festival, Mississippi River Heritage Days, Dubuque County Fair, and Octoberfest Polka Festival every year. You can also visit the Louis Murphy Park, Dubuque Greyhound Park, Dubuque's Old Shot Tower Historical Marker, and McAleece Park and Recreation Complex. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Kennedy Mall. The Dubuque Museum of Art, Mines of Spain State Recreation Area, and Crystal Lake Cave are also worth visiting.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not‑for‑profit, faith‑based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 133,000 colleagues and more than 38,900 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 92 hospitals, 101 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country as well as many other health and well‑being services. In fiscal year 2025, the Livonia, Michigan‑based health system invested $2.9 billion in its communities in the form of charity care, community benefit and other programs and services.

Our mission: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Experiencing Poverty, Safety, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve.

At Trinity Health, we value the physician relationship and focus on partnering with our physicians. Whether you are a practicing physician looking to relocate or a medical resident, we offer opportunities with the flexibility to fit your individual needs. If you would like to be part of Trinity Health, we encourage you to explore more at www.trinity-health.org.