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 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 $1944 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 chosen Neonatal Nurse Practitioner will be tasked with assessing, evaluating, and treating neonates under the guidance of pediatricians.
Key Responsibilities:- Act 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 managing admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Attending high-risk deliveries, performing resuscitation, and stabilizing patients.
- Preparing infants for transport to facilities that offer a higher level of care.
- Provide newborn care, resuscitation, and stabilization for all deliveries as required.
- Consult with administrative, nursing, and medical staff as needed.
- Engage in ongoing competency assessments to maintain advanced neonatal knowledge and skills among nursing staff.
- Participate in nursing education and continuous competency evaluations.
- Pursue self-development through readings, lectures, and formal educational programs.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and assist in the development, revision, and implementation of policies and procedures in the Birth Center.
- Completion of an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program.
- Possession of an unrestricted State of Iowa License.
- 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 necessary for formulating nursing and medical interventions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare personnel.
- Competitive compensation structure.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting from day one 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 consider joining us in delivering exceptional patient care.
Founded in 1879, our organization has a rich history of providing healthcare services in Dubuque. Today, we are recognized as a leading hospital in the tri-state area, featuring the only comprehensive cardiology center and a level II regional neonatal intensive care unit, along with a newly established 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 commitment to nursing excellence has earned us the Magnet designation four times, reflecting our dedication to high-quality patient care.
We are devoted to serving our community, whether by providing care to those in need or supporting initiatives that address local challenges. Our community reciprocates by engaging with us through board participation, volunteering, and generous philanthropy.
Together, we strive to fulfill our mission by embodying values such as integrity, compassion, excellence, justice, stewardship, and reverence.
Located at the crossroads of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin, Dubuque is a vibrant metropolitan area surrounded by the scenic bluffs of the Mississippi River. The city is well-connected by major highways and is a hub for culture and education, home to five institutions of higher learning.
Dubuque is a popular tourist destination, known for its unique architecture and riverfront. The local economy has diversified beyond manufacturing to include healthcare, education, tourism, publishing, and financial services. The city hosts numerous events and festivals throughout the year, offering a rich cultural experience.
We are part of a larger health system that is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare organizations in the country, dedicated to serving diverse communities across multiple states.
Our mission is to serve as a compassionate and transformative healing presence within our communities, guided by our core values of reverence, commitment to those in need, safety, justice, stewardship, and integrity. We are eager to recruit talented professionals who share our values and are committed to meeting the healthcare needs of the communities we serve.
