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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
Robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, ST & LT disability, and 403(b) with match
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
NNP Certification
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
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.
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Worksite address
dubuque, IA, 52001, US
Who can apply
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