Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

About the role

As our Neonatal Nurse Practitioner you will join a dynamic Women's Health Division to cover multiple campuses in Omaha, Nebraska. 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

Requirements

• 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 certification
• Commitment to providing high quality, compassionate care

Practice details

• Full Time (.9 FTE)
• Shifts are 12 and 24 hours
• Level II & III Neonatal Intensive Care Units
• Experienced and Collegial Group of Neonatologists, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and Support Staff
• First year of practice 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

Hourly salary includes shift differentials and quality bonuses, with a starting bonus and relocation assistance for new hires who meet eligibility requirements. $78.30 - 91.35 /hour