The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) is responsible for providing direct clinical care in a Neonatal ICU inpatient setting and conducts medical histories, performs complete physical examinations, initiates appropriate lab, radiology tests and other special tests required for evaluation. Performs routine and specialized procedures as credentialed. May prescribe and monitor medications. Participates in medical team rounds and collaborates with physicians, nursing and other medical personnel. Educates patient families and answers questions regarding their disease, treatments, related drug and treatment side effects and hazards. Refers patients to specialists as appropriate. Our Advanced Practice Providers are a collaborative member of an interdisciplinary care team with advanced communication skills.

Opportunity Highlights

• Full Time (.9 FTE)
• Shifts are 12 and 24 hours
• Level II & III Neonatal Intensive Care Units
• Experienced and Collegial Group of Neonatologists, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and Support Staff
• Assess, diagnose, and manage the care of critically ill neonates in the NICU
• It’s anticipated that your first year of practice will be on campus of Creighton University Bergan Mercy Medical Center (level III NICU). Once fully oriented, you may also provide care at CHI Lakeside Hospital (level III  NICU) and CHI Immanuel Hospital (level II NICU)
• Collaborative, Well Respected Teams 

Benefits

While you are busy caring for your patients, we will take care of you and your family with benefits that include:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance plans
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Retirement plans with employer match
• Relocation assistance, if eligible
• Prescription program
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short and long term disability programs
• CME dollars and time off
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• As a non-profit; CHI is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Mental health and well-being programs

Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) is a member of CommonSpirit Health™, a nonprofit, Catholic health system committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

CommonSpirit was created by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health as a single ministry in early 2019. With a large geographic footprint representing diverse populations across the U.S. and a mission to serve the most vulnerable, CommonSpirit is a leader in advancing the shift from sick care to well care, and advocating for social justice.

• Master's or Doctorate Degree in Neonatal Nurse Practitioner from accredited program
• Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) required
• NE License required
• BLS, PALS and NRP required

About CHI Health/Creighton University

CHI Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care. With its national office in Chicago and a team of approximately 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians, CommonSpirit Health operates 142 hospitals and more than 700 care sites across 21 states.

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