Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

AdventHealth•Bolingbrook, IL

11d•$146,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider delivers direct patient care in collaboration with consulting physicians and the multidisciplinary health team, consistent with privileges approved by the Credentials Committee. The position works at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Medical Centers in Bolingbrook and Hinsdale. The provider assesses and manages health problems, develops and coordinates patient care, and provides neonatal support in delivery rooms, the NICU, emergency rooms, and referring hospitals as needed. The role also contributes to care quality, education, professional development, and clinical operations.

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 eligibility for State of Illinois licensure or registration.
Eligibility to be privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and use independent judgment.
Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to facilitate communication among various levels of practitioners.
Ability to conduct physical examinations and health assessments, and 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.
NCC certification as a neonatal nurse practitioner.
Ability to obtain an Illinois advanced practice nurse license by the start date.
Current registered nurse license.
Once licensed, 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.
Excellent clinical, management, and organizational skills.
Detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and formulate plans of care in collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and the multidisciplinary health team, consistent with approved privileges.
Communicate follow-up plans and disposition 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 the delivery room, NICU, emergency room, and referring hospitals as needed.
Stabilize and transport patients as needed.
Maintain an in-depth understanding of current professional and legal trends, concepts, and issues related to practice.
Identify family members’ educational needs and assist with teaching as appropriate.
Ensure appropriate 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.
Act as a resource for clinical skills 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 consideration of benefit versus burden, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness for the patient, family, and organization.
Develop diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions to achieve the goals and outcomes of the patient’s plan of care.
Respond to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations such as infants, children, pregnant and lactating women, and older adults.
Develop and coordinate APP training and professional development activities.
Perform other related work as needed.