Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

UW Health 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, who are part of a multidisciplinary team of caregivers providing excellent care to our smallest patients. In this autonomous position, you will enjoy a collaborative practice which includes rounding to discuss and establish plan of care; performance of invasive procedures within the NNP scope of practice; attendance at high‑risk deliveries, transport, and opportunities to participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff education. Your clinical support includes: Team of 8 neonatologists and 3 NNPs. Over a dozen pediatric sub‑specialists from UW Health located in this beautiful facility and available for consultation and collaboration. MFM collaboration and 24‑hour in‑house OB hospitalist. Qualifications: Master’s degree from or completion of a master’s level advanced practice neonatal nurse program. Active APRN license in State of IL and active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire. Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Level 3 or 4 NICU. Benefits: SwedishAmerican offers a highly competitive salary guarantee. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: Competitive salary range (based on experience). Generous vacation and CME benefits. Potential opportunity for additional compensation. Professional society dues, credentialing expenses & hospital dues covered. Interview and relocation expenses paid. Flexible insurance package with health, dental, vision, disability and life. Retirement Plan match and contribution. Malpractice with tail coverage. Generous provider referral bonus. About the Greater Rockford Area: Recently named the number one housing market in America by The Wall Street Journal, Rockford and northern Illinois offer world‑class attractions all at a cost of living significantly below that of most metropolitan areas. The greater Rockford area offers superb cultural, recreational, and outdoor amenities along with an eclectic arts community of theater, symphony, museums and dance. With an award‑winning park district, Rockford has unrivaled outdoor opportunities, including Golf Digest‑ranked golf courses, endless bike trails and extensive indoor and outdoor sports centers. We have excellent private, parochial and public‑school options, including the Gifted Academy with graduates ranked in the top 5% nationally. Our proximity to Chicago O’Hare International Airport opens up countless travel possibilities, and Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison are each just 90 minutes away or less. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti‑racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affiant Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non‑binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ascension St Vincent