Neonatal Nurse Practitioner PT/FT

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.

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Position Highlights:

• Position: Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) - Neonatology
• Location: Elmhurst Hospital, Elmhurst, IL
• Full Time/Part Time: Part-Time (average of 20 hours/wk.) or Full-Time (average of 40 hours/wk.)
• 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.  Our special care nursery provides private rooms for term infants 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) or neonatal pediatric hospitalist, 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.

What you will need:

• License: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant Associate (PAA) Licensure in the State of IL required; Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License required
• Education: Completion of Master's level program in specialty area
• Certification: BLS for Healthcare Provider and NRP certifications required.
• Certification in specialty: NCC certification as Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.  Certificate of completion from neonatal PA fellowship
• Experience:  Experience: 5+ years of IP Newborn ( highly preferred); or other relevant acute care pediatric experience preferred

Special Knowledge and 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

What you will do:

Under the supervision of a physician:

• 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
• Understanding the opportunity to participate in clinical research

Benefits:

• 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 northeast 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. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.  

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