Neonatology - Nurse Practitioner - Blank Children's Hospital - Des Moines, IA

This Neonatology position at UnityPoint Health is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Des Moines, Iowa.

Key skills and qualifications: Neonatology, Nurse Practitioner, NRP Certified, Pediatric Trauma Center, Team-based Care, NICU, Neonatal Transport, Medication Prescribing. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Neonatology role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves working alongside a neonatology physician using a team-based approach to care, rotating between the downtown Methodist NICU and the Methodist West special care unit. Responsibilities include managing approximately 15 patients per day within a Level 3B NICU environment.

Benefits package: Attractive Incentive Package, Generous Time Off, CME Allowance, Malpractice Insurance, Retirement Contributions, PSLF Eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.