Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Dubuque, IA

Overview

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Dubuque, IA at Mercy One is a full-time role seeking a high degree of expertise in perinatal and neonatal health to join the team in Dubuque, Iowa. This position offers a competitive compensation package and a flexible schedule.

• Provide assessment, evaluation, and treatment of neonates under the supervision of pediatricians.
• Function as the mid-level provider for newborn patients by assessing, planning, and evaluating medical care under the direction of the attending pediatrician.
• Report accurately to the attending pediatrician and document in a problem-oriented manner.
• Order and interpret laboratory data and relevant imaging as appropriate.
• Write orders for medications, IV therapy, parental nutrition, blood products, admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Attend high-risk deliveries, resuscitate and stabilize patients; stabilize babies for transport to higher-level care as needed.
• Provide newborn care, resuscitation and stabilization for all deliveries as required.
• Offer consultation to administrative, nursing, and medical staff.
• Participate in ongoing competency programs for maintenance of advanced neonatal knowledge and skills; contribute to nursing education and ongoing competency assessment.
• Pursue self-development activities through readings, lectures, and formal educational programs.
• Participate in quality improvement and policy/procedure development in the Birth Center as appropriate.

• Successful completion of an accredited NNP program
• NNP Certification
• Unrestricted State of Iowa License
• Experience in a NICU for a minimum of two years
• Ability to work independently (only 1 NNP scheduled per shift) providing coverage in a level II NICU, nursery rounds, attending deliveries, and performing circumcisions
• BLS, ACLS, PALS Certification
• NRP Certification
• Clinical knowledge and competencies to formulate nursing and medical interventions
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with patients, families, physicians, and other health care personnel

• Competitive compensation package
• Robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability
• 403(b) with employer match
• Professional malpractice coverage with tail coverage
• CME expense allowance
• Non-profit employer with Public Service Loan Forgiveness options

• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Shift: 7 – 24-hour in-house shifts per month

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. 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.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

Note:

This description consolidates the essential information from the original listing and removes extraneous boilerplate and duplicates.