Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Job at Advocate Health Care (Oak Lawn)

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , Oak Lawn ▼
Park Ridge

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

63.45 - 95.20 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Advocate Children’s Hospital is seeking compassionate and skilled Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs) to join our high‑performing Level III NICU teams. With four Level III NICUs serving infants across the region, we provide advanced, family‑centered neonatal care to critically ill and premature newborns. NNPs work alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team to manage early stabilization, complex clinical needs, and developmental support. Throughout all levels of care, we prioritize parent involvement—encouraging families to talk to, touch, and actively participate in their newborn’s care whenever medically appropriate.

Job Responsibility:

Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition
Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives
Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families
Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice
Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies
Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges
Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary
Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals
Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization
Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery

Requirements:

Active RN, and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice
Active national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served
Active DEA registration prior to hire
If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire
Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire
Master’s Degree in Nursing
Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team
Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record
Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others
Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday
Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing
Must be able to: Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
Lift up to 20 lbs over the head
Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job

What we offer:

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more
Incentive pay for select positions

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 14, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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