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The University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is seeking a NICU Nurse Practitioner at 50% - 100% FTE. SIGN-ON BONUS OF $20,000 for qualified candidates. (*Must be hired at 75% FTE or greater; Internal candidates are not eligible for sign-on bonus.) This position will provide overall medical care and provide medical management for patients, exercising autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided. This role will function independently and/or as a member of an interdisciplinary team to plan, deliver, and evaluate health care for the inpatient NICU population. Extensive focus is caring for hospitalized patients to manage care and length of stay, improve resource utilization and decrease costs to patients and the institution while providing personalized care on 24/7 basis.

Position Responsibilities

  • Assesses the patient’s health status by means of history taking, physical examination, laboratory studies, and any additional means that are determined to be appropriate, including, but not limited to, performance of the following procedures: PICC line insertion, lumbar puncture.
  • Plans and communicates treatment programs relating to the health aspects of the patient’s needs.
  • Recognizes, discriminates, and manages acute illness, chronic conditions, and disabilities.
  • Determines and facilitates referral and consultation needs in a timely manner.
  • Completes medicine documentation and billing procedures according to institutional and departmental guidelines.
  • Integrates health information into the diagnoses and treatment plan for each patient and may assist the patient and family in the implementation of the plan in the community.
  • Provides an ongoing health education program for patients and their families, utilizing all available media.
  • Initiates therapeutic measures using independent judgment according to recognized clinical guidelines.
  • Completes MAC, human resource, outreach, and other administrative paperwork.
  • Performs other projects as assigned.
  • Assumes responsibility for supervisory and administrative activities and special projects as delegated by the Nurse Pracitioner Supervisor/Medical Director.
  • Ability to synthesize scientific, behavioral, and humanistic principles for application to clinical practice at the advanced nurse practitioner level.
  • Understands nursing theory, pathophysiology, and pharmacokinetics with ability to perform patient and family assessment by means of an appropriately comprehensive history and physical examination, develop differential diagnosis based on history, physical and interpretation of appropriately ordered tests and evaluations, develop a plan of care and implement treatment including referrals and prescriptions, and evaluate patient responses to health, illness and treatment.
  • Knowledge of and ability to document/report interventions and patient/family responses.
  • Ability to identify patient/family/community care and education needs. Develop, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the care plan, coordinating care as indicated with referral and consultation resources, community support agencies, schools, and local primary care providers.
  • Knowledge of research activities, research findings, and quality improvement principles related to patient outcomes with ability to participate in development and implementation of such activities.
  • Understands the Nurse Practice Act, including ARNP components.
  • Ability to perform technical skill defined by collaborative practice agreement according to Iowa Board of Nursing, and UI Health Care standards.
  • Ability to function as an independent practitioner within guidelines of the collaborative practice agreement, Iowa Board of Nursing, and UI Health Care standards.


For a full job description, please email the contact listed below.

About University Of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital

University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital has been dedicated to meeting the health care needs of children and families since 1919. As Iowa’s only comprehensive children’s hospital, we provide care for children from birth to young adulthood. Services range from promoting wellness to the care of general childhood illness, surgery, traumatic injuries, life-threatening and chronic illnesses, and developmental disabilities. As part of an academic medical center, University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital also performs groundbreaking research to help solve the mysteries of childhood diseases, in addition to training the next generation of health care professionals. UI Stead Family Children's Hospital is a state-of-the-art pediatric facility that is part of the comprehensive resources of UI Health Care. Our physical facilities grew considerably in 2017. Consistent with our philosophy of patient- and family-centered health care, the new hospital was designed by, with, and for pediatric patients and families.

About Neonatology

UI Stead Family Children's Hospital is home to Iowa's only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The nationally recognized Division of Neonatology within the Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is committed to providing innovative, comprehensive, high-quality care from our team of physicians, advanced registered nurse practitioners, RNs and others that results in the best outcomes for children cared for in the NICU. Each year, approximately 900 babies receive a range of neonatal services in the NICU, which is annually ranked among the top NICUs in the country and has grown to 88 beds with the opening of UI Stead Family Children's Hospital.

Education Required

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP):

  • A Current RN license from the State of Iowa is required.
  • A Current ARNP license from the State of Iowa is required.


Physician Assistant (PA)

  • Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the Iowa Board of Physician Assistant Examiners which includes graduation from an accredited PA education program and/or certification by the NCCPA.


Experience Requirements

  • Two years' experience in neonatology is required.
  • National certification as NNP (National Exam) is required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.


Desirable Qualifications

  • Demonstrated Level III/VI NICU experience
  • Demonstrated clinical excellence through published articles and/or clinical presentations
  • Demonstrated experience providing overall medical care and provide medical management for patients in an inpatient setting.
  • Demonstrated experience exercising autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided.
  • Demonstrated experience managing length of stay, improve resource utilization and decrease costs to patients and the institution while providing personalized care.
  • Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
  • Demonstrated experience in clinical care of pediatrics.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
  • DEA License.


Position And Application Details

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter


Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact pedsuichildrenshr@healthcare.uiowa.edu.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Additional Information

  • Classification Title: Neonatal NP/PA
  • Appointment Type: SEIU
  • Schedule: Part-time
  • Work Modality Options: On Campus


Compensation

  • Pay Level: 13
  • Starting Salary Minimum: 114000


Contact Information

  • Organization: Healthcare
  • Contact Name: Bradley Phillips
  • Contact Email: pedsuichildrenshr@healthcare.uiowa.edu

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Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Sitting - Continuous (67-100% of day) Standing - Continuous (67-100% of day) Walking - Continuous (67-100% of day) Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Frequent (36-66% of day) Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day) Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day) Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day) Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day) Lifting Floor to waist level: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day) Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day) Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day) Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day) Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day) Lifting Waist level and above: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day) Carrying objects - Occasional (0-35% of day) Push/pull - Occasional (0-35% of day) Twisting - Occasional (0-35% of day) Bending - Occasional (0-35% of day) Reaching forward - Occasional (0-35% of day) Reaching overhead - Occasional (0-35% of day) Squat/kneel/crawl - Occasional (0-35% of day) Wrist position deviation - Occasional (0-35% of day) Pinching/fine motor activities - Occasional (0-35% of day) Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent (36-66% of day) Taste or smell - Occasional (0-35% of day) Talk or hear - Continuous (67-100% of day) SENSORY REQUIREMENTS Near Vision - Very Accurate 20/20 Far Vision - Very Accurate 20/20 Color Discrimination - Yes Depth Perception - Accurate Hearing - Accurate OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE RISK POTENTIAL Bloodborne pathogens - Reasonably Anticipated Chemical - Reasonably Anticipated Airborne communicable diseases - Reasonably Anticipated Extreme temperatures - Reasonably Anticipated Radiation - Not Anticipated Uneven surfaces or elevations - Reasonably Anticipated Extreme noise levels - Reasonably Anticipated Dust/particular matter - Not Anticipated Other (List) - Not Anticipated POPULATION SERVED Neonate/Infant up to 1 year: Yes Youth (1yr to 15 yrs): No Adult (16 and up): No The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. WORK SHIFT: Variable Hours (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary Children’s Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children’s health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children’s Hospital’s 40+ specialties and our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.