Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Dubuque, IA - Competitive compensation, flexible schedule
Job Description
Our organization is in search of a full-time Neonatal Nurse Practitioner who possesses extensive knowledge in perinatal and neonatal health to become a part of our dedicated team in Dubuque, Iowa.
OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS:- Work-life balance: Enjoy a flexible schedule with only 7 shifts each month, totaling 86 shifts annually.
- Full-time commitment: This role includes 7 - 24-hour in-house shifts monthly.
- Attractive compensation: Earn $1,944 for each shift worked.
- Comprehensive benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, along with a 403(b) plan featuring a company match.
The appointed Neonatal Nurse Practitioner will be tasked with assessing, evaluating, and treating neonates under the guidance of pediatricians.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Acting as the mid-level provider for newborn patients by:
- Assessing, planning, and evaluating medical care under the supervision of the attending pediatrician.
- Providing accurate and concise reports to the attending pediatrician and maintaining problem-oriented documentation.
- Ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and plain x-ray films as necessary.
- Writing orders for medications, IV therapy, parental nutrition, blood products, and for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Attending high-risk deliveries, performing resuscitation, and stabilizing patients.
- Stabilizing infants for transport to facilities requiring a higher level of care.
- Providing newborn care, resuscitation, and stabilization for all deliveries as needed.
- Consulting with administrative, nursing, and medical staff.
- Engaging in ongoing competency assessments to maintain advanced neonatal knowledge and skills among nursing staff.
- Participating in nursing education and continuous competency evaluations.
- Pursuing self-development through readings, lectures, and formal educational programs.
- Contributing to quality improvement initiatives and the development, revision, and implementation of policies and procedures in the Birth Center as appropriate.
- Completion of an accredited NNP program.
- Unrestricted license to practice in the State of Iowa.
- A minimum of two years of experience in a NICU setting.
- Ability to work independently, as only one NNP will be scheduled per shift, covering the level II NICU, nursery rounds, attending deliveries, and performing circumcisions.
- Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP.
- Strong clinical knowledge, competencies, and analytical skills to develop nursing and medical interventions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare personnel.
- Competitive salary structure.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with benefits commencing on the first day of employment.
- Retirement benefits through a 403(b) plan with company matching.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Professional malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) expense allowance.
- Opportunities for Public Service Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit employer.
We invite you to join us in shaping the future of exceptional patient care.
Since its establishment in 1879, our organization has been committed to a healing ministry in Dubuque. Today, we are recognized as the leading hospital in the tri-state area, offering a comprehensive cardiology center and a level II regional neonatal intensive care unit, along with a newly constructed cancer center. Our services also encompass a trauma center, an accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, home health care, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care, and a variety of outpatient and community services.
Our organization has been honored as a Magnet hospital four times, reflecting our commitment to nursing excellence and high-quality patient care.
We are dedicated to serving our community, providing care for those in need, and supporting programs that address local challenges. In return, our community actively participates in our mission through board service, volunteering, and generous philanthropy.
Located at the convergence of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin, Dubuque is a vibrant metropolitan area surrounded by the scenic Mississippi River bluffs. The city is well-connected by major highways and serves as a hub for several counties.
Dubuque is a popular tourist destination known for its unique architecture and riverfront location. It is home to five institutions of higher education, contributing to its cultural and educational landscape. The local economy has diversified beyond manufacturing, now encompassing healthcare, education, tourism, publishing, and financial services.
The city hosts numerous events and festivals throughout the year, including DubuqueFest, Winter Jazz & Blues Festival, and the Dubuque County Fair. Residents and visitors can enjoy various recreational activities, parks, shopping venues, and cultural attractions such as the Dubuque Museum of Art and Mines of Spain State Recreation Area.
We are part of a larger health system that is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare organizations in the nation, comprising a vast network of colleagues and healthcare professionals dedicated to serving diverse communities across multiple states.
Our mission is to serve together in the spirit of compassion and healing within our communities, guided by our core values of reverence, commitment to those in need, safety, justice, stewardship, and integrity. We are committed to recruiting talented professionals who share our values and are eager to meet the healthcare needs of the communities we serve.
