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Neonatology - NNP - Silvis, IL - 7, 24-hour shifts per month

Trinity Health · Silvis, IL · Full time

Posted Nov 25, 2025 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

You work 24-hour in-house shifts. How do you stay sharp and safe late into a long shift?

What they are checking: Whether they have real strategies for fatigue, since mistakes in neonatal care can be catastrophic.

Tell me about a resuscitation that did not go well. What did you learn from it?

What they are checking: Whether they can reflect honestly on hard outcomes and turn them into better practice.

What would you do

You work under the supervision of pediatricians. How do you report a deteriorating baby to the attending so they get what they need fast?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate clearly and concisely, which the posting calls out for reporting to the attending.

A term baby has jaundice on day two and the parents are worried. How do you assess and explain the plan?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage common newborn problems and explain them to anxious parents in plain language.

A nurse questions an order you wrote for a medication dose. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they welcome a safety check from nursing instead of becoming defensive about their order.

About the work

You're called to a high-risk delivery at 32 weeks. Walk me through how you prepare and what you do in the first minutes after birth.

What they are checking: Whether they follow NRP steps with confidence and prepare the team and equipment before the baby arrives.

Silvis is a Level II nursery. How do you decide that a baby needs transport to a higher level of care?

What they are checking: Whether they know the limits of a Level II unit and act early rather than waiting until a baby is unstable.

How do you stabilize a sick newborn while you wait for the transport team to arrive?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage airway, glucose, temperature and lines in a smaller unit with fewer resources at hand.

Walk me through how you would order and adjust parenteral nutrition for a premature infant.

What they are checking: Whether they can write safe TPN orders and monitor labs, since the role includes ordering parenteral nutrition.

How do you read a neonatal chest x-ray, and what findings would make you act right away?

What they are checking: Whether they can interpret plain films themselves, which the posting lists as part of the job.

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Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner MercyOne Genesis is seeking Neonatal Nurse Practitioners to join the hospital employed team at our Silvis Campus, a Level II Nursery/NICU, located in Silvis, Illinois. OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS: • Work/life balance with flexible schedule • Full-time status entails 7 – 24-hour in-house shifts per month • Competitive compensation package - $1900 per shift • Robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, LT disability, and 401k with match OPPORTUNITY DETAILS: The selected Neonatal Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing the assessment, evaluation, and treatment of neonates under the supervision of pediatricians. Additional Job Functions include, but are not limited to the following: *Function as the mid-level provider for newborn patients by: • Assessing, planning, and evaluating medical care under the direction of the attending pediatrician. • Reporting accurately and concisely to attending pediatrician and in problem-oriented documentation. • Ordering and interpreting laboratory data and plain x-ray film as appropriate. • Writing appropriate orders for medications, IV therapy, parental nutrition, blood products and for admissions, transfers, and discharges. *Attend high-risk deliveries, resuscitate, and stabilize patients. *Stabilizing babies for transport to other hospital systems that require a higher level of care. *Attend and provide newborn care, resuscitation and stabilization for all deliveries as required. *Provide consultation to administrative, nursing, and medical staff. *Participate in the ongoing competency assessment program for maintenance of advanced neonatal knowledge and skills of nursing staff. *Participate in nursing education and ongoing competency assessment. *Initiate and pursue self-development activities through readings, lectures and formal educational programs. *Participate as appropriate in quality improvement and the formulation, revision and implementation of policies and procedures in LDRP Birth Center as appropriate. MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Successful completion of an accredited NNP program • NNP Certification • Unrestricted State of Illinois License • Experience in a NICU for a minimum of two years • Must be comfortable working independently as only 1 NNP will be scheduled per shift – providing coverage in the level II nursery in addition to attending deliveries. • BLS Certification • NRP Certification • Clinical knowledge, current clinical competences, and analytical abilities necessary to formulate nursing and medical interventions. • Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, other health care personnel, and visitors. RECRUITMENT PACKAGE: • Competitive compensation plan - $1900 per shift • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Retirement Benefits: 401k with company match • Long-Term Disability • Profession Malpractice Coverage with Tail Coverage • CME expense allowance - $3,000 • Non-Profit Employer, Public Service Loan Forgiveness options OUR COMMUNITY: Comprised of 6 counties in Iowa and Illinois, the Quad Cities is the largest metropolitan area on the Mississippi River between Minneapolis and St. Louis. It is three hours west of Chicago and two and a half hours east of Des Moines, Iowa. The area has recently been ranked as a “best place to live” and is known for safe neighborhoods, short commute times and a reasonable cost of living. The community is fortunate to have excellent schools (in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas), the Niabi Zoo, museums, fine arts, a local festival scene, minor league baseball and hockey, and many seasonal outdoor activities. The John Deere Classic (PGA Golf Tour Event) and the Bix 7 road race bring in people from all over the world every summer. The Quad Cities offers diverse experiences, offering something for everyone. WHO YOU’LL WORK FOR: For over 150 years, MercyOne Genesis has been providing compassionate and quality care. MercyOne Genesis is proud to have been named to the IBM Watson Health 15 Top Health Systems list for the second year in a row. The region’s largest, comprehensive health network, with over 300 employed providers across multiple specialties, MercyOne Genesis consistently ranks in the top 10% for quality among the Midwest’s best peer groups. In 2023 Genesis joined MercyOne’s Partnered Provider Network; allowing us to expand on our work to transform care with a focus to improve health in our communities and reduce the total cost of care. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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