Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Dubuque, IA flexibleschedule

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner – Mercy One Dubuque Medical Center, Dubuque, Iowa.

• Work/life balance with flexible schedule – 7 shifts per month, 86 shifts annually
• 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

The selected Neonatal Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing the assessment, evaluation, and treatment of neonates under the supervision of pediatricians.

• Serve as the mid‑level provider for newborn patients by assessing, planning, and evaluating medical care under the direction of the attending pediatrician.
• 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 in the formulation, revision and implementation of policies and procedures in the Birth Center.

• Successful completion of an accredited NNP program.
• Unrestricted State of Iowa License.
• Experience in a NICU for a minimum of two years.
• Comfortable working independently as only one 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.

• Competitive compensation plan.
• 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.
• Professional malpractice coverage with tail coverage.
• CME expense allowance.
• Non‑profit employer, public service loan forgiveness options.