Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

About the role

This opportunity is suited for a provider who is excited to provide comprehensive care to high risk infants and their family members. Experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care in a Neonatal ICU inpatient setting
• Conduct medical histories and perform complete physical examinations
• Initiate appropriate lab, radiology tests and other special tests required for evaluation
• Perform routine and specialized procedures as credentialed
• Prescribe and monitor medications
• Participate in medical team rounds and collaborate with physicians, nursing and other medical personnel
• Educate patient families and answer questions regarding their disease, treatments, related drug and treatment side effects and hazards
• Refer patients to specialists as appropriate

Required qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate Degree in Neonatal Nurse Practitioner from accredited program
• Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) required
• Active or Eligible to obtain an unrestricted licence in Nebraska
• BLS, PALS and NRP
• Commitment to providing high quality, compassionate care

Schedule

• Full Time (.9 FTE)
• Shifts are 12 and 24 hours
• Level II & III Neonatal Intensive Care Units

Practice details

• Experienced and Collegial Group of Neonatologists, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and Support Staff
• First year of practice will be on campus of Creighton University Bergan Mercy Medical Center (level III NICU)
• Once fully oriented, may also provide care at CHI Lakeside Hospital (level III NICU) and CHI Immanuel Hospital (level II NICU)

Pay and benefits

• Hourly salary that includes shift differentials and quality bonuses
• Starting bonus and relocation assistance for new hires who meet the eligibility requirements
• Pay Range: $78.30 - 91.35 /hour