Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Hourly Pay Range:

$57.76 - $80.86 - 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) - Neonatology
• Location:
  
  Elmhurst Hospital, Elmhurst, IL
• Full Time/Part Time:
  Part‑Time (average of 20 hours per week) or Full‑Time (average of 40 hours per week)
• Hours:
  
  Unit staffed 24/7, hours flexible
• Required Travel: n/a
• Sign‑On Bonus Eligible for experienced candidates

Elmhurst Hospital is a Level IIe Special Care Nursery with over 3000 annual births. The Department of Neonatology is seeking a Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider (APP) or neonatal pediatric hospitalist to work collaboratively with a neonatologist, and also independently. The role requires critical judgment in delivery room resuscitation, common newborn diagnoses and management, and specialized long‑term care for late preterm infants.

• License:
  Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant Associate (PAA) licensure in the State of IL;
  Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License required
• Education:
  
  Completion of a master’s level program in a specialty area
• Certification: BLS for Healthcare Provider and NRP certifications required
• Specialty Certification: NCC certification as Neonatal Nurse Practitioner;
  Certificate of completion from neonatal PA fellowship
• Experience:
  
  5+ years of interventional neonatal care (highly preferred); other relevant acute‑care pediatric experience 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 scheduled shifts under the supervision of a physician.
• Maintain an adequate medical record for each patient seen and treated during each 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 quality improvement monitoring.
• Serve 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

EOE:
Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.