Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) Neonatal ICU (.5 FTE)

Emplify Health by Gundersen in La Crosse WI is seeking a .5 FTE neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP) to join its established group of neonatologists and NNP’s.  Care is provided in our 18 bed, level III NICU. This position will be working 24 shifts or variable shifts based on both organizational and unit needs.

Our private room NICU in our Legacy hospital opened in January 2014. Our RN/RT staff lead our Neonatal ground and air transport team that services the tri-state area from Northeastern Iowa, Eastern Minnesota, and South- Central Wisconsin. The NNP’s help provide transport support as needed. Our NNP staff respond to newborn events and attend high risk deliveries. A dedicated pediatric respiratory therapy group supports the use of conventional and high-frequency ventilation in the NICU. We have a “Neonet” telemedicine program available to much of that same service area.  Our NICU services a growing population with an average daily census of 12. In 2022 we had approximately 270 admissions representing 4258 patient days.  Our Vermont Oxford outcomes are among the best in the nation.

Our staff enjoys a collaborative relationship with a wide range of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists, including a dedicated Pediatric Hospital Service, PICU, Pediatric Surgeon and Pediatric Anesthesiologist.   Our active OB department delivered approximately 1700+ newborns last year in our state-of-the-art DRs. Annually 11-14% of these deliveries resulted in a NICU admission.  The program supports family centered, baby friendly, care with our mother-baby couplet program.   Our pediatric department is proud to have a certified pediatric medical home.  

Emplify Health by Gundersen offers:

•            Competitive Salary

•            CME funds 

•            Loan Forgiveness

•            Base Retirement Contribution and 401K matching program for retirement

•            Additional benefits include:

Malpractice, health, dental, life and disability

Emplify Health by Gundersen is:

• A physician-led, not-for profit healthcare system
• Located throughout western Wisconsin, northeastern Iowa and southeastern Minnesota caring for patients in 22 counties
• A regional referral center with regional hospitals
• A teaching hospital with 325 beds and a Level II Trauma and Emergency Center
• The designated Western Academic Campus for the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health
• We offer a competitive salary, loan forgiveness, generous benefits, including CME time and monetary allowance, retirement plan and more.

Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

You will find that we live our values every day which is a BREATH of all things good.   Belonging, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork and Humility. 

About La Crosse:

La Crosse is a historic, vibrant city nestled between bluffs and the legendary Mississippi River. The region boasts great year-round outdoor recreation, excellent schools including three universities, affordable housing in safe neighborhoods. La Crosse is a town of an endless variety of live entertainment and breathtaking beauty, making this a great place to call home.

Must have completed an accredited program and be eligible to obtain a license to practice in our multi-state region with no restrictions or limitations.  Advanced practice clinicians work under the direct supervision of a physician.  Clinician staff may need to provide outreach service as part of their role in the system.  Teaching students, residents, fellows or clinical staff is cornerstone to our Medical Education philosophy and an expectation of all clinicians.  

Primary Recruiter:

Ben Reynolds

Recruiter Email Address:

[email protected]

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