NI-Advanced Practice Provider, Neonatology (NP)

UW Health SwedishAmerican; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in northern Illinois is seeking an experienced NI-Advanced Practice Provider for its Level III NICU. Join a dedicated team to provide exceptional care for neonates while participating in innovative quality improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in advanced practice nursing and have relevant NICU experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Level 3 or 4 NICU.
• Active APRN license in Illinois and DEA license (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Participate in rounds to discuss and establish care plans.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and transports.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and staff education.

Skills

Invasive procedures

Quality improvement

Patient care

Education

Master’s degree in advanced practice nursing

Job description

NI-Advanced Practice Provider, Neonatology (NP)

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Job Description

UW Health in northern Illinois seeks an experienced neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP) to join our 32-bed Level III NICU team in the Women’s & Children’s Hospital in Rockford, Illinois.

Our Level III NICU is staffed 24/7 by a Neonatologist and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, part of a multidisciplinary team providing excellent and cost-effective care to our smallest patients.

In this autonomous position, you will:

• Participate in rounding to discuss and establish care plans
• Perform invasive procedures within your scope of practice
• Attend high-risk deliveries and transports
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and staff education

Your clinical support includes:

• A team of 6 neonatologists and 6 NNPs
• Access to over a dozen pediatric sub-specialists from UW Health
• MFM collaboration and 24-hour in-house OB hospitalist coverage

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited advanced practice nurse program
• Active APRN license in Illinois and DEA license (or ability to obtain)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Level 3 or 4 NICU

About the Greater Rockford Area

Recently named the top housing market in America by The Wall Street Journal, Rockford offers a low cost of living, cultural and outdoor amenities, excellent schools, and proximity to Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Chicago, Milwaukee, and Madison.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is dedicated to being a diverse, inclusive, and anti-racist workplace. We strongly encourage applications from BIPOC individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary persons, women, persons with disabilities, military members, and veterans. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.