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Dubuque, Iowa

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Dubuque, IA - 52 annual shifts

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callPart-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$1,944/shift

Listing transparency3 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Description: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center is seeking a Part-time Neonatal Nurse Practitioner with a high degree of expertise in perinatal and neonatal health to join our team located in Dubuque, Iowa.

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS: The selected Neonatal Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing the assessment, evaluation, and treatment of neonates under the supervision of pediatricians.

Additional Job Functions include, but are not limited to the following: Function as the mid-level provider for newborn patients by: Assessing, planning, and evaluating medical care under the direction of the attending pediatrician.

Reporting accurately and concisely to attending pediatrician and in problem-oriented documentation. Ordering and interpreting laboratory data and plain x-ray film as appropriate. Writing appropriate orders for medications, IV therapy, parental nutrition, blood products and for admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Attend high-risk deliveries, resuscitate, and stabilize patients. Stabilizing babies for transport to other hospital systems that require a higher level of care. Attend and provide newborn care, resuscitation and stabilization for all deliveries as required.

Provide consultation to administrative, nursing, and medical staff. Participate in the ongoing competency assessment program for maintenance of advanced neonatal knowledge and skills of nursing staff. Participate in nursing education and ongoing competency assessment.

Initiate and pursue self-development activities through readings, lectures and formal educational programs. Participate as appropriate in quality improvement and the formulation, revision and implementation of policies and procedures in Birth Center as appropriate.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Successful completion of an accredited NNP program Unrestricted State of Iowa License Experience in a NICU for a minimum of two years Must be comfortable working independently as only 1 NNP will be scheduled per shift – providing coverage in the level II NICU, nursery rounds, attending deliveries, and performing circumcisions.

BLS, ACLS, PALS Certification NRP Certification Clinical knowledge, current clinical competences, and analytical abilities necessary to formulate nursing and medical interventions. Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, other health care personnel, and visitors.

RECRUITMENT PACKAGE: Competitive compensation plan - $1944 per shift.6 FTE – 4 shifts per month, 52 shifts per year – working 24-hour shifts Profession Malpractice Coverage with Tail Coverage Please let me know if you would like to be a part of the future of excellent patient care at MercyOne.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states.

Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Key Responsibilities

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner provides assessment, evaluation, and treatment of neonates under pediatrician supervision. Responsibilities include attending high-risk deliveries, stabilizing patients for transport, and participating in nursing education and quality improvement.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an accredited NNP program, hold an unrestricted Iowa license, and have at least two years of NICU experience. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Neonatal AssessmentPatient EvaluationNewborn ResuscitationMedical DocumentationLaboratory Data InterpretationClinical ConsultationInterpersonal Communication

Neonatology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 47 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 51% are remote, 43% have no call, 51% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

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Below most of 162 Neonatology (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Dubuque

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$250k
Typical market rent
$1,076/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.3
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Dubuque, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.