Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Dubuque, IA - Competitive compensation, flexible schedule

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Dubuque, IA - Competitive compensation, flexible schedule

MercyOne

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ID : TRHEUS00610955MERCYO

Posted On 08 / 15 / 2025

Refreshed On 09 / 15 / 2025

Job Overview

Employment Type : Full time

Shift : Description :

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center is seeking a full-time Neonatal Nurse Practitioner with a high degree of expertise in perinatal and neonatal health to join our team located in Dubuque, Iowa.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS :

Work / life balance with flexible schedule

Full-time status entails 7 – 24-hour in-house shifts per month

Competitive compensation package - $1900 per shift

Robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, ST & LT disability, and 403(b) with match - Benefits start on day one!

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 Birth Center as appropriate.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Successful completion of an accredited NNP program

Unrestricted State of Iowa 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 NICU, nursery rounds, attending deliveries, and performing circumcisions.

BLS, ACLS, PALS 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 - $1900 per shift

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Benefits start on day one of employment

Retirement Benefits : 403(b) with company match

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Profession Malpractice Coverage with Tail Coverage

CME expense allowance

Non-Profit Employer, Public Service Loan Forgiveness options

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

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Primary Contact

1682448263570

Smith Jennifer

Talent Acquisition Partner, Human Resources

563-589-9673

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Fax

jennifer.smith009@mercyhealth.com

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Job Details

Categories

Health Care

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full / Part

Full Time

Company ID

1154

Job REQ #

TRHEUS00610955MERCYONEENUS

# Positions

Start Date

20250815

End Date

20251029

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About the Company

MercyOne Dubuque / Dyersville Medical Center is a not-for-profit Catholic hospital serving the tri-state area of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin since 1879. MercyOne – Dubuque has 263 beds while MercyOne – Dyersville is a critical access hospital with 25 beds and a 40-bed nursing home.

MercyOne offers a full range of acute care services, including invasive cardiology and open-heart surgery, Level II trauma center, Level II regional neonatal intensive care unit, general and orthopedic surgery, psychiatric services and inpatient physical rehabilitation. MercyOne also operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units, extensive outpatient rehabilitation services, home health care, retail pharmacy and a wide range of outpatient, community and business services. MercyOne’s 1,500 full- and part-time employees and medical staff of 230 care for more than 56,000 inpatients and outpatients each year.

The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and achieved Magnet designation, the gold standard of patient care, in 2004 and was redesignated a Magnet hospital for the fourth time in 2019.

MercyOne Dubuque / Dyersville Medical Center is a ministry organization of Trinity Health based in Novi, Michigan. MercyOne is an organization that values and encourages diversity. To learn more about MercyOne and opportunities for employment, please see the postings listed on this site or visit our website mercyone.org.