Per Diem Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Position Highlights

The hourly pay range listed above notes the minimum and max within the job code, however, all per diem hours will be paid at a flat rate of $90 an hour for this per diem role.

About the Role

The Department of Neonatology is currently seeking a Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider (APP) who will work collaboratively with a neonatologist, as well as independently. The position utilizes critical judgement in the performance of delivery room resuscitation, common newborn diagnosis and management, as well as specialized long term care for late preterm infants. This individual will function autonomously, as well as a collaborating member of the neonatal interdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

• Providing appropriate medical care to newborn patients L&D, newborn nursery, and intensive care unit during his/her scheduled shift.
• Ensuring that an adequate medical record is maintained for each patient seen and treated during his/her shift.
• Provides appropriate procedural tasks as needed (PPV, intubation, central lines, chest tubes, etc).
• Participating in self and peer evaluation to improve quality of care.
• Collaborating in the development, review and evaluation of policies and procedures.
• Participating in developing and implementing QI monitoring.
• Acting as a resource for clinical skills for staff.

Requirements

• License: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure in the State of IL required; Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License required.
• Education: Completion of accredited pediatric residency or Master's level program in specialty area.
• Certification: BLS for Healthcare Provider and NRP certifications required.
• Certification in specialty: American Board of Pediatrics eligible, NCC certification as Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. Certificate of completion from neonatal PA fellowship.
• Experience: 5+ years of IP Newborn (preferred) or Pediatric, Immediate Care or Pediatric ED experience highly preferred.

Special Knowledge & Skills Required

• Newborn airway management including intubation
• Central line placement (umbilical and PCVC)
• Newborn chest tube placement
• Equipment Utilized Within The Scope Of The Position: Stethoscope, Monitors, Small baby equipment, Flow inflating bag, Ventilators – (HFJV, HFOV, cMV, NIMV, iNO, etc), Sterile procedures, Therapeutic hypothermia

Benefits

Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
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