Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Dubuque, IA - Competitive compensation, flexible schedule

$1,944 per day

Access Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

MercyOne

1 Positions

ID: TRHEUS00610955MERCYO

Posted On 08/15/2025

Refreshed On 05/21/2026

Job Overview

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center is seeking a full-time Neonatal Nurse Practitioner with a high degree of expertise in perinatal and neonatal health to join our team located in Dubuque, Iowa.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS:

Work/life balance with flexible schedule
Full-time status entails 7 – 24-hour in-house shifts per month
Competitive compensation package - $1944 per shift
Robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, ST & LT disability, and 403(b) with match - Benefits start on day one!

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS:

The selected Neonatal Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing the assessment, evaluation, and treatment of neonates under the supervision of pediatricians.
Additional Job Functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Function as the mid-level provider for newborn patients by:
Assessing, planning, and evaluating medical care under the direction of the attending pediatrician.
Reporting accurately and concisely to attending pediatrician and in problem-oriented documentation.
Ordering and interpreting laboratory data and plain x-ray film as appropriate.
Writing appropriate orders for medications, IV therapy, parental nutrition, blood products and for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Attend high-risk deliveries, resuscitate, and stabilize patients.
Stabilizing babies for transport to other hospital systems that require a higher level of care.
Attend and provide newborn care, resuscitation and stabilization for all deliveries as required.
Provide consultation to administrative, nursing, and medical staff.
Participate in the ongoing competency assessment program for maintenance of advanced neonatal knowledge and skills of nursing staff.
Participate in nursing education and ongoing competency assessment.
Initiate and pursue self-development activities through readings, lectures and formal educational programs.
Participate as appropriate in quality improvement and the formulation, revision and implementation of policies and procedures in Birth Center as appropriate.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful completion of an accredited NNP program
Unrestricted State of Iowa License
Experience in a NICU for a minimum of two years
Must be comfortable working independently as only 1 NNP will be scheduled per shift – providing coverage in the level II NICU, nursery rounds, attending deliveries, and performing circumcisions.
BLS, ACLS, PALS Certification
NRP Certification
Clinical knowledge, current clinical competences, and analytical abilities necessary to formulate nursing and medical interventions.
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, other health care personnel, and visitors.

RECRUITMENT PACKAGE:

Competitive compensation plan - $1900 per shift
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Benefits start on day one of employment
Retirement Benefits: 403(b) with company match
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Profession Malpractice Coverage with Tail Coverage
CME expense allowance
Non-Profit Employer, Public Service Loan Forgiveness options

Please let me know if you would like to be a part of the future of excellent patient care at MercyOne.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Primary Contact

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Amber Heppner

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Job Details

Categories

Health Care

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Company ID

1154

Job REQ #

TRHEUS00610955MERCYONEENUS

# Positions

Start Date

20250815

End Date

20260626

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