Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

MercyOne Genesis is seeking Neonatal Nurse Practitioners to join the hospital employed team at our Silvis Campus, a Level II Nursery/NICU, located in Silvis, Illinois.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS:

• Work/life balance with flexible schedule
• Full-time status entails 7 – 24-hour in-house shifts per month
• Competitive compensation package
• Robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, LT disability, and 403B with match

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS:
The selected Neonatal Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing the assessment, evaluation, and treatment of neonates under the supervision of pediatricians.

Additional Job Functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Function as the mid-level provider for newborn patients by:
  • Assessing, planning, and evaluating medical care under the direction of the attending pediatrician.
  • Reporting accurately and concisely to attending pediatrician and in problem-oriented documentation.
  • Ordering and interpreting laboratory data and plain x-ray film as appropriate.
  • Writing appropriate orders for medications, IV therapy, parental nutrition, blood products and for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
  • Attend high-risk deliveries, resuscitate, and stabilize patients.
  • Stabilizing babies for transport to other hospital systems that require a higher level of care.
• Attend and provide newborn care, resuscitation and stabilization for all deliveries as required.
• Provide consultation to administrative, nursing, and medical staff.
• Participate in the ongoing competency assessment program for maintenance of advanced neonatal knowledge and skills of nursing staff.
• Participate in nursing education and ongoing competency assessment.
• Initiate and pursue self-development activities through readings, lectures and formal educational programs.
• Participate as appropriate in quality improvement and the formulation, revision and implementation of policies and procedures in LDRP Birth Center as appropriate.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful completion of an accredited NNP program
• NNP Certification
• Unrestricted State of Illinois License
• Experience in a NICU for a minimum of two years
• Must be comfortable working independently as only 1 NNP will be scheduled per shift – providing coverage in the level II nursery in addition to attending deliveries.
• BLS Certification
• NRP Certification
• Clinical knowledge, current clinical competences, and analytical abilities necessary to formulate nursing and medical interventions.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, other health care personnel, and visitors.

RECRUITMENT PACKAGE:

• Competitive compensation plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 403b with company match
• Long-Term Disability
• Profession Malpractice Coverage with Tail Coverage
• CME expense allowance
• Non-Profit Employer, Public Service Loan Forgiveness options

OUR COMMUNITY:
Comprised of 6 counties in Iowa and Illinois, the Quad Cities is the largest metropolitan area on the Mississippi River between Minneapolis and St. Louis. It is three hours west of Chicago and two and a half hours east of Des Moines, Iowa. The area has recently been ranked as a “best place to live” and is known for safe neighborhoods, short commute times and a reasonable cost of living. The community is fortunate to have excellent schools (in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas), the Niabi Zoo, museums, fine arts, a local festival scene, minor league baseball and hockey, and many seasonal outdoor activities. The John Deere Classic (PGA Golf Tour Event) and the Bix 7 road race bring in people from all over the world every summer. The Quad Cities offers diverse experiences, offering something for everyone.

WHO YOU’LL WORK FOR:
For over 150 years, MercyOne Genesis has been providing compassionate and quality care. MercyOne Genesis is proud to have been named to the IBM Watson Health 15 Top Health Systems list for the second year in a row. The region’s largest, comprehensive health network, with over 300 employed providers across multiple specialties, MercyOne Genesis consistently ranks in the top 10% for quality among the Midwest’s best peer groups. In 2023 Genesis joined MercyOne’s Partnered Provider Network; allowing us to expand on our work to transform care with a focus to improve health in our communities and reduce the total cost of care.

Please let me know if you would like to be a part of the future of excellent patient care at MercyOne Genesis.