Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Dubuque, IA - Competitive compensation, flexibleschedule

Job Description

Job Description

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

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 7 shifts monthly, totaling 86 shifts annually.
• Full-time commitment: Involves 7 - 24-hour in-house shifts each month.
• Attractive compensation: Earn $1944 per shift.
• Comprehensive benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, along with a 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions.

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS:

The chosen Neonatal Nurse Practitioner will be tasked with the assessment, evaluation, and treatment of 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.
• Issuing appropriate orders for medications, IV therapy, parental nutrition, blood products, and for 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.
• Providing newborn care, resuscitation, and stabilization for all deliveries as required.
• Consulting with administrative, nursing, and medical staff.
• Engaging in ongoing competency assessment programs to maintain advanced neonatal knowledge and skills among nursing staff.
• Participating in nursing education and continuous competency evaluation.
• 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.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.
• 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, healthcare personnel, and visitors.

RECRUITMENT PACKAGE:

• Competitive compensation structure.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Benefits commence on the first day of employment.
• Retirement Benefits: 403(b) with employer matching.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Professional Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage.
• CME expense allowance.
• Non-Profit Employer with Public Service Loan Forgiveness options.

We invite you to join us in shaping the future of exceptional patient care.

Established in 1879, our organization began its healing ministry in Dubuque at the request of Bishop John Hennessy. Today, we are recognized as the leading hospital in the tri-state area, featuring the only comprehensive cardiology center and level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the region, along with the newly built Cancer Center. Our services encompass a trauma center, a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, home health care, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care, and a variety of outpatient and community services. We also operate two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home.

In acknowledgment of our nursing service's strength and the overall quality of patient care, we have been honored as a Magnet hospital four times consecutively, the highest accolade for nursing excellence in the nation.

Our commitment extends to serving and uplifting our community, whether by providing care for those in need or supporting programs that address identified community requirements. The community reciprocates by participating on our boards, volunteering at our facility, and contributing generously.

Together, we continue to fulfill our mission by embodying the values of integrity, commitment to the underserved, compassion, excellence, justice, stewardship, and reverence.

We are part of a larger health care system, one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the United States, dedicated to serving diverse communities across multiple states.

Dubuque, located at the convergence of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin, is a vibrant metropolitan area surrounded by the scenic bluffs of the Mississippi River. It is well-connected by four-lane highways to major cities and is a popular tourist destination known for its unique architecture and riverfront. The city is home to several institutions of higher education, making it a hub for culture and learning. While historically a manufacturing center, Dubuque's economy has diversified into health care, 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 local parks, shopping at the Kennedy Mall, and cultural attractions such as the Dubuque Museum of Art and Mines of Spain State Recreation Area.

Our mission is to serve together in the spirit of compassion and transformation within our communities, guided by our core values of reverence, commitment to those in need, safety, justice, stewardship, and integrity. We are dedicated to recruiting talented professionals who share our values and are eager to meet the health care needs of the communities we serve.