Per Diem Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Hourly Pay Range

Minimum: $64.89 - Maximum: $90.85. The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

• Position:
  Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA)
• Location:
  
  Elmhurst Hospital, Elmhurst, IL
• Full Time/Part Time:
  Per diem
• Hours:
  
  unit staffed 24/7, hours flexible.
• Required Travel: n/a.
• 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.

Elmhurst Hospital is a Level IIe Special Care Nursery with over 3000 annual births. Our special care nursery provides private rooms for term infants in need of transitional as well as long‑term care for late preterm infants. The Department of Neonatology is currently seeking a Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider (APP) who will work collaboratively with a neonatologist, as well as independently.

This position utilizes critical judgement in delivery room resuscitation, common newborn diagnoses and management, as well as specialized long‑term care for late preterm infants. The APP will function autonomously and as a collaborating member of the neonatal interdisciplinary care team.

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

• Newborn airway management including intubation.
• Central line placement (umbilical and PCVC).
• Newborn chest tube placement.

• Stethoscope.
• Monitors.
• Small baby equipment.
• Flow inflating bag.
• Ventilators – (HFJV, HFOV, cMV, NIMV, iNO, etc).
• Sterile procedures.
• Therapeutic hypothermia.

• Provide appropriate medical care to newborn patients in L&D, newborn nursery, and intensive care unit during your scheduled shift.
• Ensure that an adequate medical record is maintained for each patient seen and treated during your shift.
• Perform procedural tasks as needed (PPV, intubation, central lines, chest tubes, etc.).
• Participate in self and peer evaluation to improve quality of care.
• Collaborate in the development, review, and evaluation of policies and procedures.
• Participate in developing and implementing QI monitoring.
• Act as a resource for clinical skills for staff.
• Understand the opportunity to participate in clinical research.

• Career Pathways to promote professional growth and development.
• Various medical, dental, and vision options.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free parking at designated locations.
• Wellness program savings plan.
• Health savings account options.
• Retirement options with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Community involvement opportunities.

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community‑connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeastern Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights), Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are.

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