Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Level 3 NICU, Couplet Care

ProHealth Care; Waukesha (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ProHealth Care seeks a Neonatal NP/PA to manage critically ill neonatal patients in a couplet care NICU at OMH, with collaboration with neonatologists at WMH Level 3 NICU. The role involves educating nursing staff, residents, and students, and maintaining active NICU privileges.

The candidate must hold a Master’s degree, WI NP/PA licensure, and BLS/NRP on hire; NICU experience is preferred. ProHealth Care emphasizes a Just Culture and offers career growth in a large health system.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license with the State of WI.
• BLS and NRP upon hire.
• Possesses computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains credentials with procedural privileges through the medical staff offices at WMH and OMH.
• Maintains Neonatal NCC certification.
• Participates in multidisciplinary mortality and morbidity rounds.
• Participates in research activities within the NICU.

Skills

Neonatal care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Computer skills

Education

Master's degree (Nurse Practitioner or PA)

Job description

What You Will Do:

The NNP manages critically ill neonatal patients using collaboration, consultation and direct care. Independent practice of NNPs occurs in the specialized NICU at our newly implemented couplet care birthing unit at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital. The NNP collaborates with neonatologists at our Level 3 NICU at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. The NNP is involved with the ongoing education of nursing staff, residents, and students.

• Maintains credentialswith procedural privileges through the medical staff officesat WMH and OMH.
• Maintains Neonatal NCC certification
• Participates in multidisciplinary mortality and morbidity rounds
• Participates and coordinates as needed in research activities within the NICU.
• Provides procedural support to the ED fornewborn/infant code blue.

Qualifications:

• Displays a positive attitude about themselves, work and staff.
• Possesses excellent communication skills.
• Meets all necessary competencies within 6 months of hire.
• Possesses computer skills.
• BLS and NRP upon hire
• Master Degree required
• Nurse Practitioner license with the State of WI
• NICU experience preferred

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ProHealth Care, one of the largest employers in Waukesha County, offers work that is challenging and rewarding. The organization is dedicated to providing the highest quality service to our patients and their families and treats each individual with respect – the way they should be treated. ProHealth Care supports a Just Culture, one that encourages an open learning environment and maintaining safe systems. We have high expectations for those who join our team of nearly 5,000 employees. In return, we offer exceptional career opportunities in a dynamic, health care system where the contributions of every team member are valued.

ProHealth Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive work environment and values the perspectives of our people. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.