Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) – Inpatient NICU Per Diem

Work Schedule:
Minimum of 2 shift per month and 1 holiday shift per year. 10 hour day shifts, 16 hour night shifts, 24 hour shifts available. Weekend, week day, and holiday shifts available.

Be part of something remarkable

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 to provide services at our 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 providing resuscitation and stabilization of newborn, endotracheal tube placement/intubation, PICC line insertion, umbilical catheter insertion (arterial/venous), peripheral arterial line insertion, chest tube insertion and removal, thoracentesis, lumber puncture, double or partial volume exchange transfusion and neonatal transport.

At UW Health, you will have:

Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Education:

Minimum - Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from accredited Nursing Program.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum – State of Wisconsin NP

Nurse Practitioner*:

Active RN and APRN certifications and licenses, including prescriptive authority, in state(s) of practice AND
Active board certification as a NP in area of clinical practice. These may include the following: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.

All Nurse Practitioner applicants must have*:

Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire.
Active license or eligibility to obtain active licensure in state of practice. This may include licensing in Wisconsin and other state(s) of practice.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

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