Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

University of Chicago • Illinois, IL

7d • $143,600 - $183,400 • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider provides direct patient care in collaboration with consulting physicians and the multidisciplinary health team, within privileges approved by the Credentials Committee. The role includes identifying, managing, and referring health problems as appropriate. This position works at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in Bolingbrook and Hinsdale.

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner provides care for newborns, including attendance at deliveries, resuscitation and stabilization of compromised infants, and patient transport when needed. The role also includes developing and coordinating care plans, evaluating outcomes, prescribing therapies according to protocol, supporting families, contributing to quality improvement and professional education, and serving as a preceptor to APP students. The position is based in a clinical care setting with exposure to human blood and infectious material, and involves a high-stress environment.

Requirements

• College or university degree from an accredited school or college.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in a related job discipline.
• Current or eligible for State of Illinois licensure/registration.
• Eligible for privileging and credentialing through the Medical Staff Office.
• Strong clinical, management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to conduct physical examinations and health assessments.
• Detail-oriented, able to work effectively under pressure, and able to use independent judgment.
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to facilitate communication among practitioners at various levels.
• Ability to interview patients and obtain medical information.
• Willingness to enter into a written collaborative agreement with a collaborating physician upon hire.
• Ability to properly document and bill for services provided.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced nursing degree from an accredited school or college of nursing.
• Completion of approved NNP training.
• Two years of clinical experience in a related specialty area.
• NCC certification as a neonatal nurse practitioner.
• Ability to obtain an Illinois advanced practice nurse license by the start date.
• Current registered nurse license.
• After licensure, ability to apply for a mid-level practitioner-controlled substance license and DEA number.
• Proficiency in resuscitation, intubation, and line placement.
• Proficiency in EPIC and computer use.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and formulate plans of care with physicians, nursing staff, and the multidisciplinary health team, within approved privileges.
• Communicate follow-up plans and dispositions to follow-up health care providers.
• Prescribe and evaluate pharmacological therapies according to protocol.
• Attend high- and low-risk deliveries as needed.
• Initiate CPR and perform therapeutic techniques to stabilize compromised infants in delivery rooms, the NICU, emergency rooms, and referring hospitals as needed.
• Stabilize and transport patients as needed.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of professional and legal trends, concepts, and issues related to practice.
• Identify family members’ educational needs and assist with teaching as appropriate.
• Ensure systems and resources are in place to maintain established standards of care.
• Participate in self- and peer evaluation to improve quality of care.
• Participate in the development, review, and evaluation of policies and procedures.
• Participate in developing and implementing quality-improvement monitoring.
• Participate in in-service and outreach education programs.
• Serve as a clinical-skills resource for staff on or off the unit.
• May participate in clinical research projects conducted by supervising physicians.
• Serve as a preceptor to APP students.
• Evaluate goals and outcomes in light of benefits and burdens, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness for the patient, family, and organization.
• Develop diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions to achieve the goals and outcomes of patients’ plans of care.
• Recognize and respond to adverse drug reactions, with particular attention to vulnerable populations.
• Develop and coordinate APP training and professional-development activities.
• Perform other related work as needed.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• May be eligible for the voluntary Professional Advancement Model (PAM), offering a potential annual bonus of 5% of base salary subject to eligibility, application, and committee approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level