About this role
Your future role at a glance
Location: Racine, WI
Facility: Ascension All Saints Hospital
Schedule: Full-Time
$5,000 Sign-on bonus available
Productivity incentives
$2,000 CME allowance
Malpractice coverage with tail
How you’ll make an impact in this role
Join a collaborative, provider-led NICU team where experienced neonatal nurses and supportive neonatologists empower your practice. Provide specialized, comprehensive care for premature and critically ill newborns, support and educate families, and partner with nursing staff to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Collaborative Team Environment: Join a collaborative neonatal care team working alongside neonatologists and 7 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).
- Patient Care Unit: Provide specialized care in an 18-bed NICU with an average daily census of approximately 8 infants.
- 24-Hour Coverage Model: Participate in a schedule of approximately 10 24-hour shifts (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.) over a six-week scheduling period.
- Neonatologist Support: Work within a team-based coverage model with a neonatologist available within 30 minutes.
- Experienced Nursing Team: Collaborate with tenured NICU nurses working 12-hour shifts.
- Care Coordination: Partner with nursing staff and neonatologists to develop, coordinate, and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Delivery Room Support: Assist with and provide direct support during deliveries as needed.
- Family Education and Support: Provide specialized consultations, guidance, and education to mothers and families.
- Comprehensive Neonatal Care: Deliver specialized, comprehensive care to premature infants and newborns requiring advanced medical support.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with neonatologists, APP colleagues, and nursing staff to ensure high-quality, coordinated patient care.
About the Facility
- Well established Level III NICU facility
- Approximately 1,300 births a year.
- Average daily census of 5-8 infants; 10% of hospital births
- The NICU has seasoned nurses with 40 years of experience.
Why Providers Choose Ascension
- Provider-led, collaborative culture
- Long-term practice stability
- National network with local autonomy
- Mission-centered care rooted in service
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
- Required Credential(s): Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Preferred Credential(s): BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education
- Master's degree of Nursing required.
Work Experience
- None required.
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Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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