Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Dubuque, IA - PRN

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 304,000 - 411,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay per shift

Tail malpractice coverage

Flexible PRN 24-hour shifts

Job summary

MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center is seeking a PRN Neonatal Nurse Practitioner with NICU expertise in Dubuque, Iowa. The NNP will work under the pediatrician and participate in high-risk deliveries, newborn care, and transport stabilization.

Required include an accredited NNP program, unrestricted Iowa license, and active certification (BLS/ACLS/PALS, NRP) with NICU experience of at least two years. PRN shifts offer flexible scheduling and comprehensive coverage.”

Qualifications

• Accredited neonatal NNP program completed.
• Unrestricted Iowa license to practice.
• NICU experience of at least two years.
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
• Current BLS/ACLS/PALS and NRP certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide neonatal care under the attending pediatrician.
• Assess, plan, and document patient care and outcomes.
• Order and interpret labs and imaging as appropriate.
• Care for newborns including resuscitation and stabilization.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and assist with circumcisions.

Skills

Independent practice

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Family communication

Education

Accredited NNP program

Unrestricted Iowa license

BLS, ACLS, PALS

NRP Certification

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Description: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center is seeking a PRN Neonatal Nurse Practitioner with a high degree of expertise in perinatal and neonatal health to join our team located in Dubuque, Iowa.

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

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 - $1944 her shift PRN
• Schedule – set your schedule as you desire – working 24-hour shifts
• Profession Malpractice Coverage with Tail Coverage

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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.

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