NI-Advanced Practice Provider, Neonatology; NP

Job Description

UW Health in 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 and cost-effective 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 6 neonatologists and 6
  
  NNPs.
• Over a dozen pediatric sub-specialists from UW Health are located in this beautiful facility and are 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 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.

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 those of most metropolitan areas.

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, Affirmative Action employer.