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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) - Inpatient NICU

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UW Health

Madison, US · Full-time · $130,000 – $160,000

About this role

As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role in our care teams by providing high-quality and cost-effective care to our patients. We are seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to practice alongside other Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and NICU Hospitalists. Provide services at two recently expanded locations: UnityPoint Health-Meriter, a 42-bed Level III NICU, and American Family Children’s Hospital, a 26-bed Level IV NICU.

Attend high risk deliveries and provide medical management as a member of our multi-disciplinary group. Provide transport for babies with our Medflight Peds/Neo Team with flying strongly encouraged. Perform routine clinical procedures independently including resuscitation and stabilization of newborns.

Procedures include endotracheal tube placement/intubation, PICC line insertion, umbilical catheter insertion (arterial/venous), peripheral arterial line insertion, chest tube insertion and removal, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, double or partial volume exchange transfusion, and neonatal transport. Work Schedule offers 10 hour day shifts, 16 hour night shifts, 24 hour shifts available, including weekends, weekdays, and holidays. Be part of something remarkable in Magnet-designated facilities.

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. American Family Children’s Hospital provides specialized pediatric care in a healing environment with a Level IV NICU caring for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

Requirements

  • Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from accredited Nursing Program
  • Two (2) years of relevant NICU experience (preferred)
  • Active RN and APRN certifications and licenses, including prescriptive authority, in state(s) of practice
  • Active board certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
  • Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire
  • State of Wisconsin NP license or eligibility to obtain active licensure

Responsibilities

  • Practice alongside other Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and NICU Hospitalists to provide services at UnityPoint Health-Meriter (42-bed Level III NICU) and American Family Children’s Hospital (26-bed Level IV NICU)
  • Attend high risk deliveries and provide medical management as a member of multi-disciplinary group
  • Provide transport for babies with Medflight Peds/Neo Team with flying strongly encouraged
  • Perform resuscitation and stabilization of newborns independently
  • Perform endotracheal tube placement/intubation, PICC line insertion, and umbilical catheter insertion (arterial/venous)
  • Perform peripheral arterial line insertion, chest tube insertion and removal, thoracentesis, and lumbar puncture
  • Conduct double or partial volume exchange transfusion and neonatal transport

Benefits

  • Be part of something remarkable as an integral care team member
  • Work at Magnet®-designated American Family Children’s Hospital
  • Fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone
  • Equal Employment Opportunity employer providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants