Job Description

We Are Hiring Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, NICU - 0.8 FTE

Schedule Details: 24 hour shifts to cover Birthing center and NICU at WMH and OMH

ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital's Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a 22-bed facility providing specialized care for critically ill and premature infants born as early as 22 weeks gestation. The NICU recently unveiled a comprehensive renovation emphasizing family-centered care, featuring fully equipped private rooms designed to accommodate families, including those with twins and triplets. The unit is staffed 24/7 by a dedicated team of neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, and support staff, offering services such as transport, lactation consultation, and post-discharge follow-up clinics.

What You Will Do:

Responsible for the nature and quality of nursing care of critically ill neonates. Under the direction of a physician the NNP manages neonatal patients using collaboration, consultation, and direct care. The NNP is involved with the education of nursing staff, residents and students.

• Maintains credentials with procedural privileges through the medical staff offices at WMH and OMH.
• Maintains Neonatal NCC certification
• Participates in multidisciplinary mortality and morbidity rounds
• Participates and coordinates as needed in research activities within the NICU.
• Provides procedural support to the ED for newborn/infant code blue.

Qualifications:

• Displays a positive attitude about themselves, work and staff.
• Possesses excellent communication skills.
• Meets all necessary competencies within 6 months of hire.
• Possesses computer skills.
• BLS and NRP upon hire
• Master Degree required
• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license with the State of WI
• NICU experience preferred

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ProHealth Care, one of the largest employers in Waukesha County, offers work that is challenging and rewarding. The organization is dedicated to providing the highest quality service to our patients and their families and treats each individual with respect – the way they should be treated. ProHealth Care supports a Just Culture, one that encourages an open learning environment and maintaining safe systems. We have high expectations for those who join our team of nearly 5,000 employees. In return, we offer exceptional career opportunities in a dynamic, health care system where the contributions of every team member are valued.

ProHealth Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive work environment and values the perspectives of our people. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.