Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Internship - American Family Children's Hospital (AFCH) and Meriter Hospital at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority in Madison, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Intern to:

• Work at both American Family Children’s Hospital and Meriter Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Units in the last semester of either a master’s or doctorate neonatal nurse practitioner program.


• Deliver care to neonates and their families in a learning environment, under the immediate and direct supervision of another nurse practitioner or physician.


• Demonstrate and participate in medical/nursing clinical knowledge, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism and systems-based practice in caring for your patients and families.

Education:

Minimum – Enrollment in a Master of Science in Nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice graduate program with a focus on neonatology. Must be in the last semester of the graduate program.

Work Experience:

Preferred – Two (2) years of relevant NICU experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum – Active RN license in State of WI. CPR certification and advanced life support certifications relevant to practice (NRP).

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Ability to exercise independent judgment to develop, implement, and monitor nursing care practices to ensure quality care and cost-effective service.


• Exceptional analytical skills to resolve complex patient care problems, administrative matters, and research issues.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively as part of a team in a collaborative environment.


• Professional demeanor.


• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Physical Requirements:

Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and ant-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.​  Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, women, and LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/vets.

Work Schedule:

This position is 75% - 100% FTE while intern is finishing program, and will increase to 100% FTE, 40 hours per week, after graduation through the remainder of the internship.

American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center ranked among the top 50 children’s hospitals in four medical and surgical specialties, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

UnityPoint Health – Meriter - This position is located at our partner organization, UnityPoint Health - Meriter, a 448-bed community hospital located at 202 S. Park Street, Madison, just two miles from University Hospital. UW Health partnered with UnityPoint Health – Meriter in 2017 as a way to better serve our community by leveraging the complex, tertiary capabilities of the UW Health system and the community-based hospital and primary care capabilities of UnityPoint Health - Meriter.

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