Job Description

Job Description:

Utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision making skills, works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. Provides health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. They may care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted in age-related category and area of expertise.

Education Qualifications:

Master's degree in nursing

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Our Neonatology team is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to care for newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at our Fargo, ND campus. Our NICU culture is built on compassion and teamwork with flourishing and progressive thinking individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of our littlest patients and their families. This opportunity will allow us to enhance our program’s development as our birthing population continues to increase throughout the market.

• Casual (PRN) Status
• 12-hour shifts from 7-7; as the team grows, these will be rotating between day and night shifts (7a-7p and 7p-7a). Shift hours may change as the team grows.
• Based at our 32nd Avenue Campus
• Average daily census: 8
• Level III NICU with in-house NICU transport team
• Individual NICU with 14 private rooms (couch/bed available for parents/guardians) with an in-house Ronald McDonald respite area available for families
• Will work independently; physician on-call availability for questions or to be physically present within 20 minutes.
• Ability to care for severely ill babies down to 23 weeks gestation.
• Ability to perform the following procedures: intubation, chest tube placement, umbilical line placement, PICC placement, peripheral arterial line placement, LP's

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills, the NP/PA works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. NP/PAs provide health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. They may care for patients as noted in age-related category and area of expertise. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nurse Practitioner or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Physician Assistant program from an accredited program/institution.
• Previous experience working in a Level 3 or 4 NICU preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state (if NP).
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in appropriate state.
• Current certification in CPR; Require NRP Certification.
• National certification, in applicable area.
• Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.

LOCATION

• Fargo, ND – one of the fastest growing economies in the Upper Midwest!
• Centrally located on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota
• 3.5 hours northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul
• Fargo-Moorhead population: 250,000
• Regional Service area consists of 25 Clinics & 7 Hospitals

​ Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation

For questions contact:

Deven Lord

Cell: 218-828-7481

Email: Deven.Lord@EssentiaHealth.org

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health*: Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.*Eligibility for Essentia Health’s benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000 for more information.

Job Location: 32nd Avenue Building

Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Compensation Range: $59.14 - $82.80 / hour

FTE: 0

Job Tags

Holiday work, Casual work, Relief, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift,

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