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

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Dubuque (IA); Hybrid; USD 2,159,000 - 3,075,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) with match

Disability Insurance (ST & LT)

Tail Coverage

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a full-time Neonatal Nurse Practitioner for MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center in Dubuque, IA, to provide neonatal assessment, treatment, and care under pediatric supervision.

Responsibilities include high-risk deliveries, newborn resuscitation, and collaboration with nursing and medical staff to ensure optimal outcomes. Competitive shift-based compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Accredited/Nurse Practitioner program completed.
• Unrestricted Iowa state license in good standing.
• NICU experience of 2+ years.
• Ability to work independently with shift coverage as sole NNP per shift.
• Current BLS/ACLS/PALS and NRP certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and evaluate neonatal medical care under the attending pediatrician.
• Document accurately in problem-oriented format and communicate with team.
• Order and interpret labs and imaging as appropriate.
• Provide orders for meds, IV therapy, nutrition, and admissions/transfers/discharges.
• Attend high-risk deliveries, resuscitation, and transport stabilization when needed.
• Contribute to staff education and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Independent practice

Neonatal care

Perinatal care

Crisis management

Education

NNP program completion

Unrestricted Iowa license

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 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 - $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:

• 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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.