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Chicago, IL - USA

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Job Description

JointheUniversity of Chicago Medicine as a Neonatal Nurse Practitionerfor our NICU Department.

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for comprehensive direct patient care management and will manage a caseload of patients by exercising autonomous decision making in the assessment diagnosis and initiation of delegated medical treatments. The NP will provide healthcare and patient services that may include educational research and clinical support as well as complete administrative activities under the direction and supervision of the Director/leadership. The NP has acquired the knowledge skills and judgment necessary to assist the physician through organized instruction and supervised practice.

The Margaret M. and George A. Stephen Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Comer Childrens Hospital is among the largest in the Midwest. Our NICU features 71 beds including a transitional care unit located close to our postpartum unit.

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Essential Job Functions

  • Provide direct patient care and formulate a plan of care in collaboration with the physician nursing staff and the multidisciplinary health team by privileges approved by the Credentials Committee.
  • Communicate follow-up plan/disposition with the follow-up health care provider.
  • Prescribe and evaluate pharmacological therapies according to protocol.
  • Attend both high and low-risk deliveries as needed.
  • Initiate CPR and perform therapeutic techniques to stabilize a compromised infant in the delivery room NICU and emergency room and refer hospitals as needed.
  • Stabilize and transport patients as needed.
  • Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of current professional and legal trends concepts and issues related to practice.
  • Identify the educational needs of family members and assist with teaching as appropriate.
  • Ensure that 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 developing reviewing and evaluating policies and procedures.
  • Participate in developing and implementing QI monitoring.
  • Participate in providing 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 by considering the patient family and the organizations benefit-versus-burden safety quality and cost-effectiveness.
  • Develop diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions needed to achieve the goals and outcomes of the patients care plan.
  • Has a deep understanding and response to adverse drug reactions with special attention to vulnerable populations such as infants children pregnant and lactating women or older adults. Develops and coordinates APP training and professional development activities.
  • Performs other related work as needed

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Masters of Science in Nursing
  • Current and/or eligibility for State of Illinois RN and APN licensure/registration
  • Must be certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the ANCC or AANP
  • Must have or be able to qualify for Illinois and DEA prescribing numbers
  • Completion of approved NNP Training
  • NCC certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2 years of clinical experience in a related specialty area
  • Proficiency in resuscitation intubation and line placement
  • Proficiency in EPIC
  • Proficiency in the use of computers
  • Excellent clinical management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to conduct physical examinations and health assessments
  • Being detail oriented
  • Be able to work effectively under pressure
  • Be able to use independent judgment
  • Strong communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to facilitate communication among various levels of practitioners
  • Ability to interview and obtain medical information
  • Willingness to enter into a written collaborative agreement with a collaboration physician upon hire
  • Be able to document and bill for services properly
  • Clinical care setting
  • Exposure to human blood human blood components and/or products made from human blood
  • Exposure to infectious material
  • High-stress environment

Position Details

  • Job Type/FTE: Registry 0.1FTE
  • Shift: Rotating
  • Work Location: Onsite- Hyde Park
  • Unit Department: NICU
  • CBA Code: Non-Union

Why Join Us

Weve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion always mindful that each patient is a person an individual. To accomplish this we need employees with passion talent and commitment with patients and with each other. Were in this together: working to advance medical innovation serve the health needs of the community and move our collective knowledge forward. If youd like to add enriching human life to your profile UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront were doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at:UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color ethnicity ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status civil union status parental status religion national origin age disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicines COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly a pre-employment physical drug screening and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

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