We are eagerly seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join our Neonatal Intensive Team at Benefis Health System in Great Falls, Montana. Prospective candidate understands this is community-based medicine and maintains high standards of quality care. We offer competitive compensation, benefit guarantees, and flexible scheduling that accommodates an adventurous Montana lifestyle!
While enjoying the Big Sky Country, known for breathtaking landscapes and an adventurous outdoor lifestyle, you’ll take pride in working for Benefis Health System, one of Montana’s most progressive and modern healthcare facilities with 500+ beds and over 200 members on medical staff representing 40 specialties. Awarded “Best Places To Work in Healthcare” 5 consecutive years now, our state-of-the-art facilities and cutting edge technologies make Benefis an extremely competitive health system for both patient and employee alike.
Position Description
- Current practice comprised of 2 full-time physicians and 2 full-time Nurse Practitioners
- Level III NICU
- 24 beds
- Block Schedule – 24 hour shifts (in-house not required) w/NP support
- .5 FTE
- Daily census approx. 10 pts with an average length of stay at 14 – 18 days
- Support staff includes an experienced NNPs, RNs, Care Coordinators, Pharmacists, Physical and Speech Therapists, Respiratory Therapists and Dieticians
Clinical Skills/Expectations
- Invasive and non-invasive respiratory support, use of RAM cannulas, ventilator support, including high frequency oscillations, nitric oxide therapy, NCPAP therapy, surfactant therapy, exchange transfusion, echocardiology, ultrasonography, EEG monitoring, surgery, infant cooling, ophthalmologic consultation, Retcam for ROP (done by NPs) and attending high risk deliveries
- Endotrachael intubation, mechanical ventilation, respiratory / oxygen therapy, umbilical venous / arterial catheterization, surfactant administration, arterial blood sampling, phototherapy. peripherally inserted centralized catheter, intravenous therapy, antibiotic therapy and ABR hearing screening
- Interdisciplinary / collaborative patient care approach includes: physician rounds, interdisciplinary care rounds, patient care conferences, performance improvement monitoring, multidisciplinary team meetings, and documentation and shared governance
Compensation and Benefits
- Shift-based, hospital employed positions
- Guaranteed base salary
- Health, dental, and paid disability insurance
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Retirement + 5% match
- Generous CME Allowance
Compensation and Benefits
- CME Allowance
Great Falls Community Information
- Populated with 60,000 residents and regionally supports nearly 260,000 rural Montana residents
- Nationally-ranked public schools and two accredited colleges
- Is equidistant from Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park
- Boasts four genuine seasons and blue skies over 300 days a year
- Has an international airport with direct flights to Denver, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Seattle and more
- Divided by the Missouri River, a world-class fly fishing and watersport destination
- Dominated by agriculture and outdoor adventure including, camping, hiking, horseback riding, water & snow skiing, rock & ice climbing, boating, off-road motorsports, upland bird, waterfowl, and big game hunting
The Big Sky Country – where we work hard and play hard!
Contact Tahnee Peppenger, tahneepeppenger@benefis.org, O: 406.731.8344, Great Falls, Montana