Overview

St. Luke's Neonatology in Idaho is seeking an NNP to join 11 BC Neonatologists and 11 NNPs to assist with coverage of our four St. Luke's NICUs. This position is primarily based at the Level IV NICU in Boise, Idaho. An additional position is available in Twin Falls, Idaho, which is in the process of expanding its scope of coverage to Level III status.

The Level IV facility is within St. Luke's Children's Hospital, a CHA-designated children's hospital-within-a-hospital located in downtown Boise, Idaho. The NICU was built in 2002 and is a modern 61-bed unit, with advanced technology support (HFV, iNO, therapeutic hypothermia, noninvasive ventilation), semi-private rooms, and a priority of family-centered care. It maintains an ADC of 37 and approximately 900 admissions peryear. NNPs provide daily rounding support and in-house night coverage with an in-house Neonatologist at this facility. Our Level II NICU is located 10 miles away in Meridian, Idaho, and this 12-bed facility was fullyrenovated in 2007. NNPs assist with weekend coverage and home call at the Meridian facility. Coming in fall of 2017 will be our new Nampa facility with 8 private NICU rooms and 7 NICU/LDRP Family Care Suites.

The Children's Hospital provides a full complement of Pediatric Subspecialty services with the exception of ECMO or complex congenital heart surgery. The program is supported by a skilled Obstetrical department including 4 full time MFM specialists.

ABOUT BOISE:

Known as the "City of Trees," Boise is Idaho's capital city--both a cultural center and a playground for those who love the outdoors. A vibrant downtown area affords fine dining, theatre, music, and college and semi-professional sports. Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, The Boise Co-op, and seasonal farmers markets are within a mile of the hospital. The Greenbelt follows the beautiful Boise River corridor for more than 30 miles, and the Boise foothills are home to miles of hiking and biking trails.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. Graduation from a School of Nursing, passing results on the certification examination administration by an organization recognized by the Idaho Board of Nursing, and a Nurse Practitioner Program with current RN, APRN and controlled substance licensure from Idaho. 2. Current, unrestricted DEA certificate. 3. Current national certification as NNP. Exception: Flex NNPs will not be required to maintain Idaho Controlled substance licensure or unrestricted DEA certificate.4. Excellent communication skills to include oral and written comprehension/expression.

WHY ST. LUKE'S?

St. Luke's, Idaho's largest employer, has been recognized for distinguished patient care, named a best state to practice, and rated in the top 15 health systems in the country by Truven Health Analytics for eigth consecutive years. St. Luke's is a locally owned and operated, physician-led, not-for-profit health system that is proud to deliver evidence-based, patient centered care. As a member of NACHRI, St. Luke's Children's Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare to children throughout the region. Our pediatric team has more than 150 skilled pediatricians and pediatric specialists, including a full service hospitalist program who work with providers from around the region to provide high quality care to more than 90,000 pediatric patients annually.

For more information please contact Kiera Stites at stitesk@slhs.org .

*St. Luke's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

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