Opportunity:
Advanced Practice (NP) - Nurse Practitioner - Neonatology
Job Details:
Work schedule is 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM in facility with 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM on-call coverage, 24 hours a day
Board certification in Neonatology preferred or Board Eligible with NRP certification required
Required procedural skills include intubation, chest tube placement, central line placement, paracentesis, spinal taps, exchange transfusion, thermal cooling, and ventilator management including oscillators and iNO
Treat Level III NICU cases including Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pneumothorax, Sepsis, Seizures, VLBW, and NAS
Stabilize surgical cases for transport out as needed
Work alongside knowledgeable RN staff with strong clinical skills and respiratory therapy team supporting conventional ventilators, oscillators, iNO, CPAP, and high-flow cannulas
Access to full diagnostic equipment including MRI, CT, and EEG
EHR system is Cerner
Ancillary support includes general pediatrics, pediatric neurology, infectious disease, and consultation contracts with cardiology and ophthalmology specialists
Average of 10 patient encounters per shift in a 21-bed department
PALS certification required
Facility:
This facility is a well-established healthcare organization featuring a Level II trauma center and a Level III NICU that has been in operation since the early 1970s. The organization is equipped with modern diagnostic technology and a newly built hospital facility as of 2019. The facility benefits from a highly experienced and collaborative clinical team, with strong support from respiratory therapy and access to specialist consultation networks including leading children's hospitals in the region.
Location:
Marquette, MI
Nestled on the southern shores of Lake Superior, Marquette offers stunning natural beauty and an exceptional quality of life, having been voted one of the top 20 best places to live by Outdoor Life Magazine. The area is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, offering year-round recreational activities including hiking, fishing, skiing, and exploring the breathtaking Great Lakes shoreline.
