Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Iowa

iRecruitmd; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

iRecruitmd seeks a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced nursing care for neonates in NICU and newborn nursery. You will assess, diagnose, and manage high-risk newborns in collaboration with neonatologists and a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include admissions, daily management, resuscitation participation, family education, and discharge planning within a level II–IV NICU setting. Strong communication and team-based skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing required.
• Graduate of an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program.
• National board certification as Neonatal Nurse Practitioner required or eligible.
• DEA registration or eligibility.
• NRP certification (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to premature, critically ill, and medically complex neonates in NICU/newborn nursery.
• Perform neonatal assessments, admissions, and daily patient management.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic neonatal conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care.
• Collaborate with neonatologists and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Participate in neonatal resuscitations and high-risk deliveries.
• Educate and support families regarding neonatal conditions and care plans.
• Participate in discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record.

Skills

Advanced neonatal assessment

Critical thinking

Procedural skills

Family-centered care

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing

Graduate of accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program

National board certification as Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

DEA registration or eligibility

NRP certification

Job description

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner provides advanced practice nursing care to neonates in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and/or newborn nursery. This role focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and management of high-risk and critically ill newborns in collaboration with neonatologists and multidisciplinary care teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to premature, critically ill, and medically complex neonates
• Perform neonatal assessments, admissions, and daily patient management
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic neonatal conditions
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care
• Perform procedures within scope of practice, including intubation, line placement, and resuscitation as credentialed
• Monitor patient response to treatment and adjust care plans as needed
• Participate in neonatal resuscitations and high-risk deliveries
• Collaborate with neonatologists, nursing staff, respiratory therapy, and ancillary services
• Educate and support families regarding neonatal conditions and care plans
• Participate in discharge planning and continuity of care
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record
• Support quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives

Practice Setting

• Neonatal intensive care unit and/or newborn nursery
• Level II–IV NICU depending on facility
• Shift-based coverage, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as required
• Premature and term neonates
• Infants with respiratory, cardiac, neurologic, infectious, and congenital conditions

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing
• Graduate of an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program
• National board certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
• Eligible for unrestricted nurse practitioner licensure in the practicing state
• DEA registration or eligibility
• NRP certification (or ability to obtain)
• Advanced neonatal assessment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage high-acuity neonatal patients
• Strong procedural and clinical decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication and family-centered care skills
• Ability to work effectively in a high-intensity, team-based environment
• Multidisciplinary NICU care model
• Fast-paced, high-acuity clinical environment