Neonatology Nurse Practitioner

<b>JOB OVERVIEW </b> <br/> <ul><li>Profession: Nurse Practitioner<br/> </li><li>Specialty: NP - Neonatology<br/> </li><li>Job Type: Locum Tenens<br/> </li><li>Location: Marquette, MI<br/> </li><li>Service Setting: Inpatient<br/> </li><li>Coverage Type: Clinical + Call<br/> </li><li>Coverage Period: Aug 05, 2026 - Ongoing<br/> </li><li>Call Schedule: 6a - 6p in-house, 6p - 6a on-call (24-hour shifts)<br/> </li><li>On-Call Shift Schedule: 6p - 6a<br/> </li><li>Call Type: In-House<br/> </li><li>Call Response Time: 15 minutes<br/> </li><li>Reason for Coverage: Supplemental<br/> </li><li>Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered<br/> </li> </ul><b>PATIENT INFORMATION </b> <br/> <ul><li>Patient Demographics: Neonates (Level III NICU)<br/> </li><li>Average Daily Volume: 10 patients/day<br/> </li><li>Admissions: 1<br/> </li><li>Rounding: Assigned Patients<br/> </li><li>Phone Consults: 2<br/> </li><li>Case Mix: Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pneumothorax, Sepsis, Seizures, VLBW, NAS, stabilization for surgical transport<br/> </li> </ul><b>FACILITY INFORMATION </b> <br/> <ul><li>Support Staff: RNs: 3-6, Office Staff: 2<br/> </li><li>Office Equipment Available: MRI, CT, EEG, conventional ventilators, oscillators, iNO, CPAP, hiflo cannulas<br/> </li><li>Specialty Backup Available: General Pediatrics, Pediatric Neurology, Infectious Disease, University of Michigan Cardiology and Ophthalmology (contract), Mott Children's Hospital, DeVos Children's Hospital, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin<br/> </li><li>Trauma Level: II </li><li>EMR System: Cerner<br/> </li> </ul><b>PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE </b> <br/> <ul><li>Hospital Privileges Required: No<br/> </li><li>Temporary Privileges Available: No<br/> </li> </ul><b>JOB REQUIREMENTS </b> <br/> <ul><li>Board: BC preferred/BE<br/> </li><li>Licenses: Licensed in MI<br/> </li><li>Certifications: PALS, NRP<br/> </li><li>Experience: Level III NICU experience preferred<br/> </li><li>Other Qualifications: Proficient in intubation, chest tube placement, central line placement, paracentesis, spinal taps, exchange transfusion, thermal cooling, ventilator management (oscillators and iNO)<br/> </li> </ul><b>Duties & Responsibilities </b> <br/> <ul><li>Provide 24-hour in-house and on-call coverage for Level III NICU<br/> </li><li>Manage neonates with respiratory distress, pulmonary hypertension, sepsis, and other complex conditions<br/> </li><li>Perform necessary procedures including intubation, line placement, and spinal taps<br/> </li><li>Stabilize and coordinate transport for surgical cases<br/> </li><li>Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including RNs, RTs, and consulting specialists<br/> </li> </ul> <br/> <br/>