Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Dubuque, IA - Competitive compensation, flexible schedule

Employment Type

Full time

Shift Description

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center seeks a full-time provider with expertise in perinatal and neonatal health.

Opportunity Highlights

• Work/life balance with flexible schedule
• Full-time status entails 7 – 24-hour in-house shifts per month
• Competitive compensation package - $1944 per shift
• Robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, ST & LT disability, and 403(b) with match
• Benefits start on day one!

Opportunity Details

The selected Neonatal Nurse Practitioner will:

• Assess, evaluate, and treat neonates under the supervision of pediatricians
• Report accurately and concisely to attending pediatrician and in problem-oriented documentation
• Order and interpret laboratory data and plain x-ray film as appropriate
• Write appropriate orders for medications, IV therapy, parental nutrition, blood products and for admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Attend high-risk deliveries, resuscitate, and stabilize patients
• Stabilize 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
• 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 - $1900 per shift
• 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

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. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.